Battle of Olustee

Overview

The Battle of Olustee or Battle of Ocean Pond, was fought in Baker County, Florida, on February 20, 1864, during the American Civil War. It was the largest battle fought in Florida during the war.

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Significance

The Battle of Olustee, fought in Baker County, Florida, on February 20, 1864, was the largest battle of the American Civil War fought in Florida. Union forces under Truman Seymour suffered 1,861 casualties from a force of approximately 5,500, engaging a Confederate force of roughly 5,000 under Joseph Finegan. The scale of Union losses relative to force size underscored the difficulty Federal forces faced in projecting power into the Florida interior.

Forces & casualties

Commanders (2)