Historical Events tagged with "knoxville campaign"
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Military & Warfare
Longstreet's Victory at Bean's Station
December 14th, 1863 161 years ago
The Battle of Bean's Station concluded the Knoxville Campaign with a Confederate victory under General James Longstreet. Located in East Tennessee, this engagement took place amidst the broader conflict of the American Civil War. The battle saw Longstreet's forces achieving tactical success but ultimately accomplishing little strategic gain. After securing this victory, Longstreet returned to Virginia the following spring, signaling a shift in focus for Confederate operations.
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