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.
Tag: Little Rock Campaign
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.