Tag Archives: Earl Van Dorn

Battle of Pea Ridge – 149th Anniversary

Posted on March 8, 2011 by Michael Noirot

Today is the 149th anniversary of the Battle of Pea Ridge – also known as Elk Horn Tavern. Today would mark the conclusion of the battle, with CSA Major General Earl Van Dorn’s Army of the West retreating east from … Continue reading →

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October 3 -This Day in the Civil War

Posted on October 3, 2010 by Michael Noirot

1862 (Friday) The Battle of Corinth, Mississippi starts. Often called the Second Battle of Corinth, this battle would continue for two days as US Major General William S. Rosecrans’ Army of the Mississippi fought CSA Major General Earl Van Dorn’s … Continue reading →

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The Siege of Corinth – A Visit and Photo Essay on Corinth, Mississippi

Posted on March 19, 2010 by Michael Noirot

The Siege of Corinth After the Battle of Shiloh, April 6–7, 1862, US Major General Henry W. Halleck arrived at Pittsburg Landing, Tennessee, to take command of the Federal forces: Army of the Tennessee and Army of the Ohio.  US … Continue reading →

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Battle of Pea Ridge Arkansas (Elkhorn Tavern)

Posted on March 6, 2009 by Michael Noirot

From March 6 to March 8, 1862 Confederate forces commanded by CS Major General Earl Van Dorn clashed with Federal forces commanded by US Brigadier General Samuel Curtis at the Battle of Pea Ridge(i).  One of the most significant battles in the … Continue reading →

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