When Was the Battle of Blackjack?

The Battle of Blackjack was fought on December 13, 1863, in Union Territory near the town of Blackjack. Confederate General Nathan Bedford Forrest led a 300-man cavalry force against a Union detachment of about 100 men commanded by Captain James W. McClernand. The Confederates were victorious, and the Union detachment retreated in disarray.

The Battle of Blackjack was one of the most important engagements of the Civil War in terms of casualties and strategic importance. It demonstrated that Confederate cavalry could still pose a significant threat to Union forces in Union territory.

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