The Battle of Meridian was fought in 1864 between Union forces led by William Tecumseh Sherman and the Confederacy. Sherman captured the Mississippi town, inflicting heavy damage to it. 1864 was a leap year starting on Friday (see link for calendar). ... Portrait of William Tecumseh Sherman by Mathew Brady William Tecumseh Sherman (February 8, 1820 – February 14, 1891) was an American soldier, businessman, and author. ... Motto: Deo Vindice (Latin: With God As Our Vindicator) Anthem: God Save the South (unofficial) Dixie (popular) 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 February 4, 1861 until captured... To meet Wikipedias quality standards, this article or section may require cleanup. ...
Battle of Debre Tabor February 7 - Ras Ali Alula, Regent of the Emperor of Ethiopia defeats warlord Wube Haile Maryam of Semien.
Battle of Monte Caseros February 3 - A coalition of the Argentinean Provinces of Entre Rios and Corrientes, allied with Brazilian and Uruguayan troops (27,000 men)defeats Buenos Aires forces (22,000 men) under Juan Manuel Rosas, presidente of Argentina.
Battle of Takusa April 12 - The future Emperor of Ethiopia Tewodros II defeats an allied army from the provinces of Tigray, Wollo, Yejju, and Gojjam led by Dejazmach Biru Aligaz of Yejju.
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