Category: Army of Arkansas, Union Army, United States Civil War
Categories: Union Field Armies, United States Civil War
The Army of Arkansas was a Union Army that served in the Trans-Mississippi Theater during the American Civil War. This force functioned exclusively in the state of Arkansas.
The Army of Arkansas was created on July 27, 1863 with Major General Frederick Steele in command. The army was created in the wake of the Union victories at Vicksburg and Helena, both of which occurred on July 4, 1863, resulting in the complete consolidation of federal control of the Mississippi River and the opportunity to seize Little Rock and begin pacification efforts to return Arkansas to the Union. It was composed of troops in Union-occupied areas of the state of Arkansas.
Primary sub units:
- VII Corps - Camden Expedition
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