Frederick Steele’s Federal Army of Arkansas enters the state capital after two top Confederate commanders fight a duel and Sterling Price’s Confederate army withdraws.
Category: Arkansas
The Federal Approach to Little Rock Continues
Federal forces slowly advance toward the Arkansas capital of Little Rock, while Confederate defenders struggle to maintain control of the city.
Federals Target Little Rock
A Federal force led by Frederick Steele advances westward from Helena, Arkansas, to capture the state capital of Little Rock.
The Battle of Helena
Confederates in Arkansas try to relieve the Vicksburg garrison by launching a futile attack on the Federal garrison at Helena.
McClernand’s Wild-Goose Chase
Ulysses S. Grant disapproves of John A. McClernand’s unauthorized capture of Fort Hindman, and McClernand tries going over Grant’s head to justify his actions.
The Fall of Fort Hindman
A Federal army-navy operation launches an attack on an isolated fort on the Arkansas River.