Second Battle of Collierville
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This article is about the battle in November 1863. For the battle in October 1863, see First Battle of Collierville.
The Second Battle of Collierville (November 3, 1863), also known as the Action at Collierville, was fought during the American Civil War between the United States (Union) and Confederate States. The fighting occurred during a demonstration on Collierville, Tennessee, by Brigadier-General James R. Chalmers, Confederate States Army.
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Battle of Collierville | |||||||
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Part of the Western Theater of the American Civil War | |||||||
Collierville Battlefield | |||||||
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Belligerents | |||||||
United States (Union) | Confederate States | ||||||
Commanders and leaders | |||||||
Col. Edward Hatch | Brig. Gen. James R. Chalmers | ||||||
Units involved | |||||||
Third Cavalry Brigade | Chalmers cavalry division | ||||||
Strength | |||||||
850 | 2,500 | ||||||
Casualties and losses | |||||||
60 | 6 dead and 89 wounded or missing | ||||||
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Four minor battles occurred in 1863 in Shelby County during a three-month period. The two largest battles occurred on October 11 and November 3, 1863. The battle on October 11 was the largest land battle fought in the county.