Battle of Memphis

June 6, 1862

Part of American Civil War

Contemporaries

Related events (1 degree away • 2 degrees away)

 
Battle of Memphis

" Its primary historical importance is that it was the last time civilians with no prior military experience were permitted to command ships in combat. As such, it is a milestone in the development of professionalism in the United States Navy.[1]" - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/First_Battle_of_Memphis

Commanders

Union 2

Charles Henry Davis Flag Officer, Commander of the Union ironclad flotilla · 1807–1877 Charles Ellet Jr. Colonel, Creator and commander of the United States Ram Fleet; mortally wounded · 1810–1862

Confederates 1

James Edward Montgomery Commander, Confederate River Defense Fleet, Commanded the Confederate River Defense Fleet at the Battle of Memphis · 1862–?