| Springfield
II
January 8, 1863
Estimated Casualties: 403 total (US 163; CS 240)
Description: Springfield was an important
Federal communications center and supply depot so the Rebels
wished
to destroy it. The Union army had constructed fortifications
to defend the town. The attack included desperate fighting
and counterattacks until after dark, but the Federal troops
held and the Rebels withdrew during the night. The Federal
depot was successfully defended, and Union strength in the
area continued.
Union victory |
