Skirmish at Adamsville facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Skirmish at Adamsville
Part of the American Civil War
Date April 1, 1862 Location McNairy County, Tennessee Result Confederate victory
Belligerents
United States (Union)	CSA (Confederacy)
Commanders and leaders
Lew Wallace	Albert Sidney Johnston
Strength
28	Unknown
Casualties and losses
3 killed, 1wounded	Unknown killed and wounded

The Skirmish at Adamsville was a small fight that happened during the American Civil War. It took place on April 1, 1862, in McNairy County, Tennessee. This battle was between soldiers from the Union army and the Confederate army. The Confederates won this skirmish.

What Was the Skirmish at Adamsville?

A "skirmish" is a small, short fight between parts of armies. The Skirmish at Adamsville was one of many small battles that happened during the American Civil War. Even though it was small, it was part of the bigger picture of the war.

Before the Main Battle

This skirmish happened just before a much larger and more famous battle called the Battle of Shiloh. In early 1862, Union soldiers led by General Lew Wallace were set up in different places in southwest Tennessee. These places included Adamsville, Stoney Lonesome, and Crump's Landing. Their job was to keep watch and protect the area.

The Fight at Adamsville

On April 1, 1862, a Union officer named Lieutenant Charles H. Murray from the 5th Ohio Cavalry sent a report to General Wallace. He told the general that a small group of Union soldiers near Adamsville had been defeated in a fight.

Lieutenant Murray explained that his soldiers were not well-equipped. He said they had fewer and weaker weapons compared to the Confederate soldiers. Even so, he praised his men, saying they were very brave. He reported that they fought hard and "didn't flinch" until they had used all their bullets from their carbines (a type of rifle) and pistols.

The Outcome of the Skirmish

Despite the bravery of the Union soldiers, the Confederates won this small battle. It was a minor victory for the Confederate army. This skirmish was a small event, but it showed the constant fighting and movements of troops happening all over the South during the Civil War.