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Big Black River Bridge

battle Facts

17 May 1863

Outcome: Union victory: Confederate forces trapped in Vicksburg.

7,500 Troops

Union

Commander(s)John McClernand
  • 273 Casualties
  • 276 Wounded

Confederacy

Commander(s)John Bowen John Vaughn
  • 1,751 Casualties
  • 1,751 Wounded

2,024 Casualties