An Account of the Battle of Wilson's Creek

An Account of the Battle of Wilson's Creek - or Oak hills, fought between the Union troops, commanded by Gen. N. Lyon and the Southern, or Confederate troops, under command of Gens. McCulloch and Price, on Saturday, August 10, 1861, in Greene county, Missouri

or Oak hills, fought between the Union troops, commanded by Gen. N. Lyon and the Southern, or Confederate troops, under command of Gens. McCulloch and Price, on Saturday, August 10, 1861, in Greene county, Missouri Published on the Twenty-Second Anniversary of the Battle, as a Full and Faithful Account, and as a Memorial of the Reunion of the Survivors of the Engagement of Both Sides, held August 8, 9, and 10, 1883. The Situation in Southwest Missouri After the Firing on Ft. SumpterThe First Federal Troops in the CountrySigel is Coming!Gen. Sweeney Comes to SpringfieldSigel Departs for CarthageGen. Lyon Enters the CountrySweeneys Expedition to ForsythConfederate Military OperationsThe Fight at Dug SpringsGen. Lyon Falls backGens. Price and McCulloch Follow upA Great Battle ImminentControversy Between Price and McCulloch. In giving an account of the battle of Wilsons Creek, or Oak Hills, which though not the largest, has passed into history, as one of the hardest and best fought battles of the American Civil War, it is necessary to describe certain military movements and operations which took place previously, in order that a better understanding of all of the circumstances may be had. This must be done here briefly and in a somewhat desultory way. ......Buy Now (To Read More)

Product details

Ebook Number: 66250
Author: Adams, Thomas W.
Release Date: Sep 8, 2021
Format: eBook
Language: English

Contributors

Contributor (Author): Holcombe, R. I. (Return Ira), 1845-1916