Campaign for Wilson's Creek
The Fight for Missouri Begins
978-1-933337-79-1 Paperback
6 x 9 x 0 in
224 pp. 30 b&w photos. 25 biographical sketches. 18 maps. Notes.
Pub Date: 03/11/2019
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By summer 1861, however, the situation had deteriorated dramatically. Because of the actions of politicians and soldiers such as Missouri Gov. Claiborne Jackson and Union Gen. Nathaniel Lyon, Missourians found themselves forced to take sides.
In this updated edition, author Jeffrey Patrick tells the fascinating story of high-stakes military gambles, aggressive leadership, and lost opportunities. Campaign for Wilson's Creek is a tale of unique military units, untried but determined commanders, colorful volunteers, and professional soldiers. The first major campaign of the Civil War to take place west of the Mississippi River guaranteed that Missourians would be engaged in a long, cruel civil war within the larger, national struggle.
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