Shelby's Raid (1863)

Shelby's Raid (1863)

Shelby's Great Raid was an 1863 Confederate cavalry raid through the Trans-Mississippi Theater in the American Civil War. Colonel Joseph Shelby fought numerous skirmishes and caused great disruption in Missouri before withdrawing back to Arkansas. This raid cemented Shelby's reputation as a cavalry commander and revealed that Missouri was still vulnerable to cavalry raids late in the war.

The raid

Shelby's raiders departed Arkadelphia, Arkansas, on September 22, 1863, and the raid did not conclude until October 26, 1863.

The "Battle of Marshall" and withdrawal

As Union militia were finally beginning to concentrate, a vigorous engagement at Marshall, Missouri, on October 13 prompted Shelby to divide his forces and withdraw from the state.

Results

Jo Shelby was promoted to brigadier general in the Confederate Army as a result of this successful raid. Shelby claimed to have traveled 1,500 miles, inflicted 1,000 casualties, and captured or destroyed $2 million dollars worth of goods during the raid.

References

* Official Records of the War of the Rebellion, Series I, Volume 22 (Part I), page 621-

External links

* Denny, James M., [http://mmcwrt.missouri.org/2001/default0112.htm "The Battle of Marshall"]


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