Battle of Pensacola (1861)

Battle of Pensacola
Part of the American Civil War

Map of the defenses of Pensacola Bay.
DateJanuary 8–November 23, 1861
Location
Result Confederate victory
Belligerents
United States United States (Union) Confederate States of America CSA (Confederacy)
Commanders and leaders
Harvey Brown Braxton Bragg
Strength
2,000 7,000
Casualties and losses
14 dead, 29 wounded and 24 prisoners[citation needed] 18 dead, 39 wounded and 30 missing[citation needed]

The Battle of Pensacola was a battle between the Confederate States of America troops occupying Pensacola Bay and the Union fleet under Harvey Brown. The Confederates retained control of the city and its forts after months of siege.