Battle of Compton's Ferry
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The Battle of Compton's Ferry, also known as Little Compton Ferry, was an action during the American Civil War, occurring along the Grand River in southwest Livingston County, Missouri.[1] The battle lasted from August 10 to August 13, 1862.[2]
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Battle of Compton's Ferry | |||||||
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Part of the Trans-Mississippi Theater of the American Civil War | |||||||
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Belligerents | |||||||
United States (Union) | CSA (Confederacy) | ||||||
Commanders and leaders | |||||||
Odon Guitar | John A. Poindexter | ||||||
Strength | |||||||
550 | 1,200-1,500 | ||||||
Casualties and losses | |||||||
None reported |
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