Sterling Price’s Confederates capture several towns. But despite initial victories, dwindling numbers and public discontent force Price to reconsider his strategy amid Federal advances on multiple fronts.
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The Battle of Fort Davidson
Sterling Price’s Confederates advance on Fort Davidson as part of their final attempt to wrest Missouri from Federal control.
The Missouri Incursion Begins
Sterling “Pap” Price organizes a new Confederate Army of Missouri to move north and reclaim the state for the Confederacy. The planned route involved capturing supplies, rallying loyalists, and causing diversions in Missouri, Kansas, and the Indian Territory.
Arkansas: The Prairie d’Ane Engagement
Frederick Steele’s Federals clash with Confederates while trying to move through southern Arkansas and join forces with the Federals at Shreveport. Steele ultimately reaches Camden but their delay in resuming the march enables the Confederates to gain strength.
The Fall of Little Rock
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.
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.