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Battle of Pea Ridge – 149th Anniversary
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
Saint Louis Civil War Era Graves – a photo essay
Saint Louis was one of the largest cities in the country during the Civil War – significantly larger than Chicago. Situated on the Mississippi River, just south of its confluence with the Missouri River, this city had always been an … Continue reading
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The Battle of Wilson’s Creek and the Struggle for Missouri
Today is the 149th anniversary of the Battle of Wilson’s Creek, less commonly known as the Battle of Oak Hills. Fought near Springfield, Missouri, it was the first major conflict in the Western Theater of the Civil War. In an … Continue reading
CSA Colonel Joseph C. Pleasants – True Confederate Heroism
I have just about completed the newest Civil War title from William L. Shea, “Fields of Blood: The Prairie Grove Campaign.” As with other titles, from Shea, “Fields of Blood” is well researched and a very quick read. Written about … Continue reading