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BATTLE OF FORT DE RUSSY

The Battle of Fort de Russy occurred on March 14th 1864 during the American Civil War. The fort, was wrested from Dick Taylor, commanding about 12000 Confederates, by A J Smith, leading an army of some 10,000 Federals. This battle is to be remembered in connection with Banks' Red River expedition. A J Smith had been ordered to join Banks. Hearing that Dick Taylor was at Shreveport he followed him to Fort de Russy. After a cannonade of two hours A J Smith ordered a charge, when suddenly the garrison surrendered.
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