Questions about Army of West Mississippi

Short answers, pulled from the story.

When did Major General Edward Canby rename the Army of the Gulf to the Army of West Mississippi?

Major General Edward Canby renamed the field forces on the 18th of February 1865. This administrative change transformed what was previously known as the Army of the Gulf into a new entity under his direct authority.

Which corps were transferred to the Army of West Mississippi in 1865?

The XIII Corps and XVI Corps were transferred to this Military Division of West Mississippi at that time. These units fought in subsequent battles including Spanish Fort and Fort Blakeley under Canby's command.

Who commanded the Department of the Gulf after Nathaniel P. Banks resigned?

Command of the Department of the Gulf passed to General Stephen Hurlbut after Banks left. The military forces in the region saw little action during this period of transition until August 1864 when units began moving again.

What battle occurred in August 1864 involving the Army of West Mississippi?

Units from the department participated in the land attack at the Battle of Mobile Bay in August 1864. General Gordon Granger directly commanded these operations against Confederate defenses while soldiers moved across the bay area to engage enemy positions on land.

When did the Army of West Mississippi cease to exist and revert to its original name?

The final major engagement occurred when the army captured Fort Blakeley before reverting to its original name. Afterward, the forces took the title Army of the Gulf once again which marked the end of the Army of West Mississippi designation.