Battle of Rogersville facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Battle of Rogersville
Part of the American Civil War
Date November 6, 1863 Location Rogersville, Tennessee Result Confederate victory
Belligerents
USA (Union)	CSA (Confederacy)
Commanders and leaders
Colonel Israel Garrard Major Daniel Carpenter	Brigadier General William E. Jones
Units involved
3rd Brigade, 4th Cavalry Division	Jones' Brigade 2nd Cavalry Brigade 8th Virginia Cavalry
Casualties and losses
655	Unknown killed/injured

The Battle of Rogersville was a fight that happened in and near Rogersville, Tennessee. It took place on the morning of November 6, 1863. This battle was part of the American Civil War.

It was fought between soldiers from the United States Army (also called the Union) and the Confederate States Army. The Union soldiers were from the 3rd Brigade, 4th Cavalry Division. The Confederate soldiers were led by Brigadier General William E. Jones. They included Jones' Brigade, the 2nd Cavalry Brigade, and the 8th Virginia Cavalry.

The Union forces were surprised by the attack. Because of this surprise, the Confederates won the battle. They were able to take back Rogersville. They also captured many important supplies from the town's railroad storage buildings.

Understanding Union Losses

During the Battle of Rogersville, the Union Army had many soldiers who were killed, wounded, or captured. This section explains those losses. Sometimes, soldiers who were hurt might have been counted as captured instead.

One report said that a group called Battery M lost 4 soldiers who were killed. They also had 35 soldiers who were captured. All their cannons were damaged and left behind. However, 86 men, 50 horses, and some equipment managed to escape.

The table below shows the total number of Union soldiers lost.