History of North America

What was the outcome of US Civil War Battle Plains Store?

Battle of Plains Store

Date:

April 9-10, 1864

Location:

Avoyelles Parish, Louisiana

Belligerents:

Union:

4th Indiana Cavalry Regiment, 1st Mississippi Cavalry (Union), Part of the 5th Vermont Infantry Regiment

Confederate:

32nd Texas Cavalry, 1st Missouri Cavalry Regiment (Confederate)

Commanders:

Union:

Col. John T. Hardeman

Confederate:

Col. William G. Vincent,

Lt. Col. D. C. Giddings

Strength:

Union: About 1,500

Confederate: About 1,200

Casualties:

Union: 250

Confederate: 1,200

Outcome: Union Victory