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Battle of Mansfield

Three miles east is site of the Battle of Mansfield, April 8, 1864, a decisive Confederate victory which led to the defeat of General Banks’ Red River campaign and Federal evacuation at Grand Encore.

Located in Mansfield, LA, Dist. 4, DeSoto Parish. 34




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