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The Battle of Pea Ridge: A Captivating Guide to the Battle of Elkhorn Tavern, which was an American Civil War Clash in Arkansas That Took Place in March of 1862
Experience the Battle of Pea Ridge, also known as the Battle of Elkhorn Tavern, and experience the events of the American Civil War during the first half of 1862 in the Trans-Mississippi Theater in this captivating book on the Arkansas campaign of Pea Ridge.
The Pea Ridge campaign is considered the most important series of events in the Trans-Mississippi Theater. The Battle of Pea Ridge, which took place from March 6th to March 8th, 1862, was the climax of the campaign, in which the Union Army was ultimately victorious. The campaign began in a winter snowstorm when the Federal Army of the Southwest flushed the Rebels from southern Missouri into northern Arkansas. The Yankees lay camp along the northwestern border of Arkansas to prevent both the Confederate volunteer army and the Missouri State Guard from reinfiltrating Missouri.
Southern General Earl Van Dorn was dispatched to concentrate Rebel forces in Arkansas into the Army of the West and retake the state before capturing Missouri. In freezing conditions, Van Dorn moved his army through treacherous terrain to encircle the Yankees in a surprise attack. The conservative commander of the Yankees, General Samuel Curtis, neither fled nor panicked. Instead, he spun his army’s front 180 degrees to face north toward the oncoming threat of Rebel forces.
Despite being heavily outmanned and outgunned, the Federals proceeded to execute a near-perfect military defense over March 7th and 8th, ending in a Southern rout. The fleeing and deserting Rebels left a trail of paraphernalia in their wake—weapons, ammunition, clothing, supplies, and, most telling of all, their Southern flags. Some never returned to fight in the Civil War, while others returned to the Indian Territory or fought along the frontier borders.
These events went relatively unnoticed at the time, but the battle has since been recognized as pivotal.
In this book, you will
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The Pea Ridge campaign is considered the most important series of events in the Trans-Mississippi Theater. The Battle of Pea Ridge, which took place from March 6th to March 8th, 1862, was the climax of the campaign, in which the Union Army was ultimately victorious. The campaign began in a winter snowstorm when the Federal Army of the Southwest flushed the Rebels from southern Missouri into northern Arkansas. The Yankees lay camp along the northwestern border of Arkansas to prevent both the Confederate volunteer army and the Missouri State Guard from reinfiltrating Missouri.
Southern General Earl Van Dorn was dispatched to concentrate Rebel forces in Arkansas into the Army of the West and retake the state before capturing Missouri. In freezing conditions, Van Dorn moved his army through treacherous terrain to encircle the Yankees in a surprise attack. The conservative commander of the Yankees, General Samuel Curtis, neither fled nor panicked. Instead, he spun his army’s front 180 degrees to face north toward the oncoming threat of Rebel forces.
Despite being heavily outmanned and outgunned, the Federals proceeded to execute a near-perfect military defense over March 7th and 8th, ending in a Southern rout. The fleeing and deserting Rebels left a trail of paraphernalia in their wake—weapons, ammunition, clothing, supplies, and, most telling of all, their Southern flags. Some never returned to fight in the Civil War, while others returned to the Indian Territory or fought along the frontier borders.
These events went relatively unnoticed at the time, but the battle has since been recognized as pivotal.
In this book, you will
Scroll up and click the “add to cart” button to learn more about the Battle of Pea Ridge!
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68 pages, Paperback
Published October 9, 2021
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October 25, 2021
Not being a Civil War history buff, I wasn't aware of this rather little-known battle that took place in early 1862. However, the effects were rather important. One of them was the tremendous number of deaths of Confederate military leaders. Four Confederate colonels were captured, wounded, or killed. The loss of so many senior officers greatly affected the Southern side.
The battle should have been a textbook case of overwhelming odds with the Confederates having many more men in the theater than their opponents. Captivating History makes clear how the Confederates were defeated, mostly through the ambitions of General Van Dorn.
Because of the results of this series of circumstances, the Union was able to keep control of the area and keep Missouri on the Northern side throughout the war.
I thought the discussion of the Native Americans and their part in the Civil War was most interesting.
The battle should have been a textbook case of overwhelming odds with the Confederates having many more men in the theater than their opponents. Captivating History makes clear how the Confederates were defeated, mostly through the ambitions of General Van Dorn.
Because of the results of this series of circumstances, the Union was able to keep control of the area and keep Missouri on the Northern side throughout the war.
I thought the discussion of the Native Americans and their part in the Civil War was most interesting.
November 18, 2021
Fast paced but sometimes confusing
Worth the read. A good overview of a little know battle. The author sometimes slips into colloquialism and hyperbole that can be distracting. I was looking for more detail about engaged units such as the 3rd Louisiana.
Worth the read. A good overview of a little know battle. The author sometimes slips into colloquialism and hyperbole that can be distracting. I was looking for more detail about engaged units such as the 3rd Louisiana.
September 25, 2023
Short but good account of the Battle of Pea Ridge
Great overview of the battle. I learned a lot.
I have traveled to the battlefield and seen it in person, and this little book helped me to remember what I had seen with my eyes and appreciate the memories more.
Great overview of the battle. I learned a lot.
I have traveled to the battlefield and seen it in person, and this little book helped me to remember what I had seen with my eyes and appreciate the memories more.
January 28, 2024
technically good but lacks refinement
While giving accurate explanations and detail concerning battle movements, the book could have used more detailed maps of movements. I did like the post battle discussion of Curtis’ movements to the Mississippi.
While giving accurate explanations and detail concerning battle movements, the book could have used more detailed maps of movements. I did like the post battle discussion of Curtis’ movements to the Mississippi.
October 15, 2021
Extremely intriguing storybook! I highly recommend this book to anyone who has a deep interest in history. Trust me, you will not regret reading this book!
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