Request a brochure Civil War Encyclopedia Blue and Gray Trail Civil War in Georgia On the Blue and Gray Trail Civil War by state Today in the Civil War Battles Images Places Feature Stories Links Search Who we are	Civil War battles in Louisiana April 25, 1862 After a duel with Confederate ships at English Turn, Commadore Farragut's fleet weighs anchor at New Orleans and demands the surrender of the largest city and most important port in the South. By the time Farragut arrives the city was partially on fire. Louisiana   David Farragut   Battle of New Orleans August 5, 1862 Battle of Baton Rouge Major General John Breckinridge [CS] lost to Brigadier General Thomas Williams [US] Louisiana   John Breckinridge April 14, 1863 Battle of Centreville Louisiana May 27, 1863 July 9, 1863 Siege of Port Hudson After attempting to storm the walls of Port Hudson, Nathaniel Banks digs in for a siege. Louisiana   Nathaniel Banks June 7, 1863 Battle of Milliken's Bend Confederate forces attack the Union garrison driving federals to the banks of the Mississippi, where the gunboats Lexington and Choctaw turn back the advancing Rebels Louisiana   Second Vicksburg Campaign   Nathaniel Banks July 13, 1863 Battle of Donaldsonville Louisiana April 8, 1864 April 9, 1864 Battle of Sabine Crossroads Battle of Mansfield General Richard Taylor [CS] defeats General Nathaniel Banks [US], halting his advance to Shreveport Louisiana   Red River Campaign   Nathaniel Banks Return to Civil War battles by state
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