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Battle of Raymond

 * This is the archived discussion of the TFAR nomination for the article below. Subsequent comments should be made on the appropriate discussion page (such as Wikipedia talk:Today's featured article/requests). Please do not modify this page.

The result was: scheduled for Today's featured article/May 12, 2023 by Gog the Mild (talk) 16:52, 2 April 2023 (UTC)



The Battle of Raymond was fought on May 12, 1863, near Raymond, Mississippi, during the Vicksburg campaign of the American Civil War. In late April, Union general Ulysses S. Grant led his army across the Mississippi River and moved east. A portion of the army led by James B. McPherson moved towards Raymond. Confederate Brigadier General John Gregg was ordered from Jackson to Raymond. The two forces met on the morning of May 12. Gregg underestimated Union strength and acted aggressively, while McPherson overestimated Confederate strength and responded cautiously. Early on, the battle was relatively evenly matched. McPherson brought up reinforcements and the weight of Union numbers cracked the Confederate line. Gregg disengaged, but McPherson did not pursue. The battle changed Grant's plans, leading him to first focus on the Confederate forces at Jackson. Grant’s men captured Jackson and pivoted west. They forced the Siege of Vicksburg, which the Confederates surrendered on July 4.
 * Most recent similar article(s): Last American Civil War battle was Battle of Van Buren in December, although we do run MILHIST on the main page a lot.
 * Main editors: HF
 * Promoted: June 19, 2022
 * Reasons for nomination: May 12, 2023, is the 160th anniversary of the battle. The campaign this was part of is one of the most important in US military history.
 * Support as nominator. Hog Farm Talk 14:30, 16 March 2023 (UTC)
 * Support. Gog the Mild (talk) 15:20, 16 March 2023 (UTC)
 * Support Unlimitedlead (talk) 23:22, 16 March 2023 (UTC)