Army of Arkansas
| Army of Arkansas | |
|---|---|
| Active | 1863–1865 |
| Country |  United States of America |
| Branch |  United States Army |
| Type | Field army |
| Engagements | American Civil War |
| Commanders | |
| Notable commanders | Frederick Steele Joseph J. Reynolds |
The Army of Arkansas was a
Trans-Mississippi Theater during the American Civil War. This force functioned exclusively in the state of Arkansas
.
History
The Army of Arkansas was created on July 27, 1863, with Major General
Samuel A. Rice
.
During the Camden Expedition the army consisted of one corps – the
Eugene A. Carr.[2]
Steele was replaced as commander of the army on December 22, 1864, by Major General
Price's Missouri Raid
but his troops actively involved in the Union pursuit. Reynolds remained in command until the war's end.
Commanders
- Major General Frederick Steele (July 27, 1863 – December 22, 1864)
- Major General Joseph J. Reynolds (December 22, 1864 – August 1, 1865)
Major Battles
- Battle of Bayou Fourche (Steele)
- Camden Expedition (Steele)
References
- ^ Eicher p.855
- ^ Union – 7th Corps (Department of Arkansas) Archived 2009-06-21 at the Wayback Machine
