Mississippi River Squadron
Union brown-water naval squadron that operated on the western rivers during the American Civil War / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
The Mississippi River Squadron was the Union brown-water naval squadron that operated on the western rivers during the American Civil War. It was initially created as a part of the Union Army, although it was commanded by naval officers, and was then known as the Western Gunboat Flotilla and sometimes as the Mississippi Flotilla. It received its final designation when it was transferred to the Union Navy at the beginning of October 1862.
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Mississippi River Squadron | |
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Active | 1861 - 1865 |
Country | United States |
Branch | United States Navy |
Type | Naval squadron |
Engagements | American Civil War |
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