With the last of the train over the river, the campaign was finally over. In all, the Union had lost over 8,000 men, 9 ships, and 57 guns while the Confederacy lost only about 4,000 men. Not only did the Union get the worst of it, they had gained absolutely nothing. The entire Red River area was now back in Confederate hands, and it would remain that way for the rest of the war.
Friday, May 20, 1864
It was a beautiful morning. The entire wagon train had made it over the river and the threat of continued Confederate harassment was greatly diminished. The army began marching at 8 o'clock this morning and made four miles before camping until dark.
With the last of the train over the river, the campaign was finally over. In all, the Union had lost over 8,000 men, 9 ships, and 57 guns while the Confederacy lost only about 4,000 men. Not only did the Union get the worst of it, they had gained absolutely nothing. The entire Red River area was now back in Confederate hands, and it would remain that way for the rest of the war.
With the last of the train over the river, the campaign was finally over. In all, the Union had lost over 8,000 men, 9 ships, and 57 guns while the Confederacy lost only about 4,000 men. Not only did the Union get the worst of it, they had gained absolutely nothing. The entire Red River area was now back in Confederate hands, and it would remain that way for the rest of the war.
