Conflict: | Battle of Collierville |
Partof: | the Western Theater of the American Civil War |
Place: | Shelby County, Tennessee |
Result: | Union victory |
Combatant1: | ![]() |
Commander1: | ![]() |
Commander2: | Brig. Gen. James R. Chalmers |
Units1: | Third Cavalry Brigade |
Units2: | Chalmers cavalry division |
Strength1: | 850 |
Strength2: | 2,500 |
Casualties1: | 60 |
Casualties2: | 6 dead and 89 wounded or missing |
Map Type: | Tennessee |
Map Size: | 280 |
Map Label: | Collierville |
Map Relief: | Yes |
The Second Battle of Collierville (November 3, 1863), also known as the Action at Collierville, was fought during the American Civil War between the United States (Union) and Confederate States. The fighting occurred during a demonstration on Collierville, Tennessee, by Brigadier-General James R. Chalmers, Confederate States Army.
Four minor battles occurred in 1863 in Shelby County during a three-month period. The two largest battles occurred on October 11 and November 3, 1863. The battle on October 11 was the largest land battle fought in the county.