April 14, 1863---The Battle of Irish Bend, Louisiana

APRIL 14, 1863:         

The Battle of Irish Bend (The Battle of Nerson’s Woods; The Battle of Franklin, Louisiana). Union troops, advancing north from Fort Bisland engage the same rebel force which had withdrawn from the fort the night before. Again, a sharp engagement ensues, involving the gunboats. After another six hour engagement, the now-depleted Confederate force withdraws. The Union is now poised to retake western Louisiana.