Jena Campaign

The Jena Campaign refers to a series of military operations during the American Civil War in late 1864, centered around Jena, Louisiana. It involved Union forces aiming to secure control over the region, weaken Confederate resistance, and disrupt supply lines, especially those linked to the Red River. The campaign included battles and maneuvers that contributed to the larger strategy of gaining control of western Louisiana and Texas. It was part of the Union’s broader efforts to weaken the Confederacy by gaining strategic territory and infrastructure in the Gulf and Mississippi River areas.