Camden Expedition

Camden Expedition
Part of the American Civil War
Operational scopeStrategic offensive
Location
33°35′N 92°50′W / 33.583°N 92.833°W / 33.583; -92.833
Commanded byUnited States Maj. Gen. Frederick Steele
ObjectiveCooperate with Maj. Gen. Banks' movement against Shreveport
DateMarch 23 – May 3, 1864
Executed byDepartment of Arkansas
OutcomeConfederate victory
Camden is located in Arkansas
Camden
Camden
Location of Camden within Arkansas

The Camden Expedition (March 23 – May 3, 1864) was the final campaign conducted by the Union Army in south Arkansas during the Civil War. The offensive was designed to cooperate with Major-General Nathaniel P. Banks' movement against Shreveport.


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