Battle of Tupelo

Battle of Tupelo
Part of the American Civil War
Date July 14–15, 1864 Location Near Tupelo, Mississippi 34°15′20.4″N 88°44′13.2″W / 34.255667°N 88.737000°W / 34.255667; -88.737000 Result Union victory
Belligerents
United States (Union)	Confederate States
Commanders and leaders
Andrew J. Smith	Stephen D. Lee Nathan B. Forrest (WIA)
Units involved
Right Wing, 16th Army Corps	Forrest's Cavalry
Strength
13,000 infantry 3,000 cavalry 24 guns	2,100 infantry 7,000 cavalry 20 guns
Casualties and losses
69 dead and 533 wounded or missing	215 dead and 1,125 wounded or missing
Tupelo class=notpageimage| Location in Mississippi

The Battle of Tupelo, also known as the Battle of Harrisburg, was a battle of the American Civil War fought July 14–15, 1864, near Tupelo, Mississippi. The Union victory over Confederate forces in north Mississippi ensured the safety of Sherman's supply lines during the Atlanta Campaign.^[1]