Second Battle of Independence

October 22, 1864 · Independence

Result Union victory

Union cavalry under Alfred Pleasonton attacked Sterling Price's Confederate rearguard at Independence, Missouri, during Price's Missouri raid. The fighting led into the Battle of Westport.

Union

Confederacy

Strength and losses

Strength
7,000
Killed
14
Wounded
58
Missing
11
Strength
7,000
Casualties
140