Battle of Iuka

The Battle of Iuka, fought on September 19, 1862, was a Union victory during the American Civil War. Confederate Generals Sterling Price and Earl Van Dorn attempted to disrupt Union control of the Memphis-Corinth railroad. However, Union forces under General Ulysses S. Grant successfully intercepted and defeated Price's army near Iuka, Mississippi. This engagement was a prelude to the larger Battle of Corinth, which occurred shortly after and resulted in a decisive Union victory, further solidifying their control over the vital railroad and western Tennessee. The string of defeats suffered by Confederate armies, including those in Mississippi, is considered a significant factor in the overall Confederate loss in the war.12