The Battle of Chalk Bluff was a land battle of the American Civil War that took place from May 1-2, 1863. Commanding the Union forces was Brigadier General William Vandever who had the 2nd Division, Army of the Frontier and force under his command. Commanding the Confederate forces was Brigadier General John S. Marmaduke who had the Marmaduke Cavalry Division under his command. The battle took place in Clay County, Arkansas. The American Civil War was fought in the United States from 1861 until 1865 between the United States – forces coming mostly from the 23 northern states of the Union – and the newly-formed Confederate States of America, which consisted of 11 southern states that had declared their secession. ... May is the fifth month of the year in the Gregorian Calendar and one of seven Gregorian months with the length of 31 days. ... 1863 is a common year starting on Thursday. ... Clay County is the name of 18 counties in the United States of America. ... State nickname: The Natural State Other U.S. States Capital Little Rock Largest city Little Rock Governor Mike Huckabee Official languages English Area 137,732 km² (29th)  - Land 134,856 km²  - Water 2,876 km² (2. ... The Army is the branch of the United States armed forces which has primary responsibility for land-based military operations. ... National Motto Deo Vindice (Latin: Under God our Vindicator) Official language English de facto nationwide Various European and Native American languages regionally Capital Montgomery, Alabama February 4, 1861–May 29, 1861 Richmond, Virginia May 29, 1861–April 9, 1865 Danville, Virginia April 3–April 10, 1865 Largest city New Orleans... National Motto Deo Vindice (Latin: Under God our Vindicator) Official language English de facto nationwide Various European and Native American languages regionally Capital Montgomery, Alabama February 4, 1861–May 29, 1861 Richmond, Virginia May 29, 1861–April 9, 1865 Danville, Virginia April 3–April 10, 1865 Largest city New Orleans... Some Confederate soldiers The Confederate States Army (CSA) was formed in February, 1861, to defend the Confederate States of America, which had itself been formed that same year when eleven southern states seceded from the United States. ... The Battle of Cape Girardeau was a battle of the American Civil War, occurring on April 26, 1863 in Cape Girardeau City, Missouri. ... The American Civil War was fought in the United States from 1861 until 1865 between the United States – forces coming mostly from the 23 northern states of the Union – and the newly-formed Confederate States of America, which consisted of 11 southern states that had declared their secession. ...

Union Brigadier General William Vandever pursed Confederate Brigadier General John S. Marmaduke to Chalk Bluff, Arkansas where the confederate forces lead by General Marmaduke planed to cross the St. Francis River. In an attempt to protect his men while they were fording the river, General Marmaduke set up a rearguard that he hoped would protect his troops as they forged the St. Francis River. On May 1-2 this rear guard sustained heavey casualties but delayed the Union forces long enough as to allow for the consution team to finish building the bridge and allow for the crossing of the river by Maramduke’s forces. However, because of the heavy casualties that were suffered by Marmaduke’s men while they were crossing and defended the bridge he was forced to end the expedition. While General Marmaduke tactical won the Battle of Chalk Bluff, the Union forces succered a Strategic victory because General Marmaduke was forced to end his expedition.