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Battle of Marshall
Part of the American Civil War
DateOctober 13, 1863 (1863-10-13)– October 13, 1863 (1863-10-13)
Location
Result Indecisive/disputed
Belligerents
United States United States (Union) Confederate States of America CSA (Confederacy)
Commanders and leaders
Egbert Brown J.O. Shelby
Units involved
Dept. of Missouri Shelby's Iron Brigade
Casualties and losses
few/unknown few/unknown

The Battle of Marshall was fought October 13, 1863, in Saline County, Missouri, as part of J. O. Shelby's Great Raid into Missouri, during the American Civil War. The battle marked the high tide of the raid for Shelby's men, with the remainder spent in flight back to Arkansas. Although listed as a battle, casualties were few.

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Battle

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Aftermath

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Order of battle

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References

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  • Denny Article on battle
  • Sean's book

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