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BATTLE OF CANE RIVER

The Battle of Cane River occurred on the 23rd of April, 1864 during the American Civil War in the course of Banks' expedition through the Southwest. The Confederate General Bee was stationed along Cane River with 8000 troops, when Emory, Birge and Fessenden of Banks' army suddenly flanked his position and fell heavily upon his right. The movement was a complete success. The Confederates abandoned their position and retreated in disorder.
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