The Battle of Campbell's Station occurred on the 16th of November 1863 during the American Civil War, between James Longstreet leading about 35000 Confederates, and Ambrose E. Burnside at the head of a slightly smaller number of Union soldiers. Bragg, under orders from Richmond, had ordered James Longstreet to proceed against Ambrose E. Burnside. This James Longstreet found some difficulty in doing, for his troops were in a deplorable condition for want of clothing and provisions. Nevertheless he started in pursuit of the Federal leader, who slowly retreated toward Knoxville. At Campbell's Station James Longstreet came up with him and Ambrose E. Burnside turned upon them, firing at long range as the Confederates advanced over the undulating ground. Unheeding the bullets the Confederates pressed forward until at close range. Then they opened fire, raking the Federal lines. Ambrose E. Burnside was forced after a brief fight to retire to Knoxville, where James Longstreet followed him and beleaguered the town. Research Battle of Campbell's Station
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