OTD 165 YEARS AGO: A riot breaks out in St. Louis as Federal forces struggle to maintain order as Missourians flee their state.
Tag: Nathaniel Lyon
Extraordinary and Unscrupulous Conduct
OTD 165 YEARS AGO: Nathaniel Lyon and his Federal Home Guard cause controversy in Missouri by preemptively forcing the surrender of an allegedly pro-Confederate state militia force in western St. Louis.
Protecting the Peaceful Inhabitants of Missouri
OTD 165 YEARS AGO: The governor of Missouri asks Jefferson Davis to send him arms while Federals work in secret to secure the vital St. Louis arsenal.
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.