Army of the Mississippi
| Army of the Mississippi | |
|---|---|
| Active | February 23, 1862 - October 1863 |
| Country |  Field Army |
| Engagements | American Civil War |
Army of the Mississippi was the name given to two Union armies that operated around the Mississippi River, both with short existences, during the American Civil War.
History
1862
The first army was created on February 23, 1862, with
Napoleon B. Buford commanded the "Flotilla Brigade". In this capacity the Army fought at the Battle of Island Number Ten
.
After the capture of Island No. Ten, the army's divisions were consolidated into 3 divisions and became the "Left Wing" of Maj. Gen.
XIII Corps and XIV Corps
.
1863
In 1863 Maj. Gen.
Andrew H. Foote
both voiced their opinions that McClernand was unfit to command, Grant personally took command of the expedition against Vicksburg and the old XIII Corps and XV Corps were returned to the Army of the Tennessee on January 12, 1863.
Command history
1862
| Commander | From | To | Major Battles and Campaigns |
|---|---|---|---|
| Brigadier General John Pope |
February 23, 1862 | June 26, 1862 | Siege of Corinth
|
| Brigadier General William S. Rosecrans |
June 26, 1862 | 24 October 1862 | Corinth
|
1863
| Commander | From | To | Major Battles |
|---|---|---|---|
| Major General John A. McClernand | January 4, 1863 | January 12, 1863 | Arkansas Post |
References
- Eicher, John H., & Eicher, David J., Civil War High Commands, Stanford University Press, 2001, ISBN 0-8047-3641-3.
