Northern Name for Battle: Champion's Hill Southern Name for Battle: Champion's Hill Location of Battle: Hinds County, Mississippi Date of Battle: May 16, 1863 Northern Commander: Ulysses S. Grant Southern Commander: John C. Pemberton Winner: Union Northern Troops Involved: 29,000 Southern Troops Involved: 20,000 Northern Casualties: 2,441 Southern Casualties: 3,851 Interesting Facts: Pemberton decided to disobey orders and tired out his troops, so the confederates lost the battle.