Despite the recent loss of Lexington and the scattering of his forces, John C. Fremont reports that his troops are somehow “gathering around the enemy” in Missouri.
Tag: Missouri State Guards
A Deadly Drift of Lead
The pro-secessionist Missouri State Guards advance northward and threaten Lexington, a key commercial town on the Missouri River.
The Battle of Wilson’s Creek
Federals not only suffer a second major defeat within a month, but they lose an army commander as well.
I Will Gladly Give My Life for a Victory
Opposing forces inadvertently advance upon each other in southwestern Missouri, setting the stage for a battle.
A Region Distracted with Civil Commotion
Political turmoil and military maneuvering continue in the bitterly divided state of Missouri.
Getting Into Fighting Order
Secessionists defeat a Federal detachment in a minor clash as both sides scramble to link with their main forces in southwestern Missouri.