April 15, 1864---The Battle of Camden, Arkansas

APRIL 15, 1864:

       

Skirmishes at Camden, Arkansas. The Camden Expedition of the Red River Campaign becomes embroiled in repulsing a series of hit-and-run attacks by Confederate forces that cause the Expedition to grind to a halt. Although the Confederates inflict little damage, Union morale is low and Union supply lines are being stretched too thin.