Davis Bridge Battlefield

Witness the site where General Van Dorn accomplished the unimaginable, orchestrating the extraction of his troops from certain defeat. The Davis Bridge, a site of a small yet fierce battle on October 5, 1862, held immense significance during the Corinth Campaign. This pivotal engagement played a crucial role in the course of the war, as a major Union victory had the potential to alter the outcome in the West dramatically. However, the Confederate forces successfully held their ground, ensuring the preservation of a formidable Southern army in Mississippi. This resilience ensured that the conflict in this theater would persist for many more months, prolonging the duration of the war itself.


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