The beginning date of this war is April 18, 1864. The commanding officers are Col. James M. Williams [US]; Brig. Gen. John S. Marmaduke and Brig. Gen. Samuel Bell Maxey [CS]. There are about 415 troops involved. The location of the battle is in Ouachita County. The Confederates eventually attacked Williams in the front and rear, forcing him to retreat north into a marsh where his men regrouped and then fell back to Camden.
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