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Selma


Battle Name : Selma

Date(s) : 02 April 1865

Part of : American Civil War , Final campaigns 1865 ,

Outcome : A victory for American Union Forces over American Confederate Forces

Type of battle : Land

Summary

Wilson with his cavalry corps fighting on foot stormed the defences thrown up by Forrest taking the town and all in it. Forrest escaped with a few of his men.