Other Names: Big Black
Location: Hinds County and Warren County
Campaign: Grants Operations against Vicksburg (1863)
Date(s): May 17, 1863
Principal Commanders: Maj. Gen. John A. McClernand [US]; Brig. Gen. John S. Bowen [CS]
Forces Engaged: XIII Army Corps, Army of the Tennessee [US]; Bridgehead Defense Force (three brigades) [CS]
Estimated Casualties: 2,273 total (US 273; CS 2,000)
Result(s): Union victory