Complex sentence: On June 10, Forrest attacked Sturgis in the Battle of Brice's Crossroads and routed the Union force, losing nearly 500 men but inflicted over 2,200 casualties and captured 16 cannons, 176 wagons, and 1,500 small arms.
Split into simpler sentences: On June 10, Forrest attacked Sturgis in the Battle of Brice's Crossroads and routed the Union force. Despite losing nearly 500 men, he inflicted over 2,200 casualties and captured 16 cannons, 176 wagons, and 1,500 small arms.