Helena order of battle, Military order of battle in Helena, Arkansas, United States.
The Helena order of battle is a military document that records how Union and Confederate forces were organized during the July 4, 1863 engagement in Arkansas. It specifies the exact placement and composition of infantry regiments, cavalry brigades, and artillery units from both armies.
The battle of Helena pitted Union General Benjamin M. Prentiss commanding roughly 4,100 troops against Confederate General Theophilus Holmes leading approximately 7,500 soldiers. This clash on July 4, 1863 became a key moment in the Civil War struggle for control of Arkansas.
The military structure included regiments from multiple states, with Indiana, Kansas, Iowa, Missouri, and Arkansas units participating in the battle.
Access this document through military archives or history libraries that maintain specialized collections on the Civil War. The information is often available as digitized manuscripts or in history books focused on western theater campaigns.
Confederate forces faced setbacks due to misinterpreted orders that led to poorly coordinated attacks. This allowed Union troops to hold their ground despite being outnumbered and ultimately defend the engagement successfully.
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