Department of Mississippi and East Louisiana
Army · Confederate States of America
Confederate military department created in October 1862, covering Mississippi and East Louisiana, commanded by Lt. Gen. John C. Pemberton. Its field army, the Army of Vicksburg, and its District of East Louisiana defended Vicksburg and Port Hudson in 1863.
Fought in American Civil War
Sub-units 2
- Army District of East Louisiana
- Army Army of Vicksburg
People who served 1
Movements
- December 26–29, 1862 Battle of Chickasaw Bayou
- May 16, 1863 Battle of Champion Hill
- May 18 – July 4, 1863 Siege of Vicksburg
- May 22 – July 9, 1863 Siege of Port Hudson