The Campaign for Wilson’s Creek

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In early 1861, most Missourians hoped they could remain neutral in the upcoming conflict between North and South In fact, a popularly elected state convention voted in March of that year that no adequate cause existed to compel Missouri to leave the Union Instead, Missourians saw themselves as ideologically centered between the radical notions of abolition and secession.By that summer, however, the situation had deteriorated dramatically Because of the actions of politicians and soldiers such as Missouri Governor Claiborne Jackson and Union General Nathaniel Lyon, Missourians found themselves forced to take sides Campaign for Wilson s Creek is a fascinating story of high stakes military gambles, aggressive leadership, and lost opportunities It is also a tale of unique military units, untried but determined commanders, colorful volunteers, and professional soldiers The first major campaign of the Civil War west of the Mississippi River guaranteed that Missourians would be engaged in a long, cruel civil war within the larger, national struggle. Read The Campaign for Wilson’s Creek author Jeffrey L. Patrick – kino-fada.fr As the official librarian for Wilson s Creek National Park, Jeffrey Patrick knows his subject well Not only that, be he imparts his considerable knowledge on the battle and campaign in an accessible, easy reading style There are also a good number of very nice maps to help the reader follow the movements of the armies, and photos and biographical sketches of the important actors on each side My only complaint is that the author seemed a little too sympathetic to Missouri Governor Claiborne Ja As the official librarian for Wilson s Creek National Park, Jeffrey Patrick knows his subject well Not only that, be he imparts his considerable knowledge on the battle and campaign in an accessible, easy reading style There are also a good number of very nice maps to help the reader follow the movements of the armies, and photos and biographical sketches of the important actors on each side My only complaint is that the author seemed a little too sympathetic to Mis...This is a well written history of the Battle of Wilson s Creek with illuminating background information showing events leading up to the bloody battle It is clear, concise and makes for memorable reading.Good overview of the early Civil War in Missouri, with sidebars on the major officers on each side and good maps especially those covering Wilson s Creek itself.

The Campaign for Wilson’s Creek
  • English
  • 25 January 2017
  • Paperback
  • 224 pages
  • 1893114554
  • Jeffrey L. Patrick
  • The Campaign for Wilson’s Creek