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Earl Van Dorn set out to outflank the Union position near Pea Ridge, dividing his army into two columns. Learning of Van Dorn's approach, the Federals marched north to meet his advance on March 7. This movement--compounded by the killing of two generals, Brig. ... Detailed Battle Description...
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The Battle of Pea Ridge ... Pea Ridge In Depth ... The Battle of Pea Ridge is a very complex story. To learn more about the battle and those who fought here please explore the Pea Ridge National Military Park site here.
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THE BATTLE OF PEA RIDGE; March 7 & 8, 1862 ... Home | The Battle of Pea Ridge; Voices of the War | Volunteers in Parks | Site Map; ... Artist's rendering of the battle in the woods typical of the fighting at Pea Ridge. From Leslie's Illustrated Newspaper.
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The Battle of Pea Ridge played a pivotal role in securing Missouri for the Union and opened Arkansas to Union occupation. It played a large role in preserving Missouri’s tenuous loyal-state status. ... Home / Browse / Pea Ridge, Battle of...
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; Pea Ridge: Civil War Campaign in the West; The 1862 battle of Pea Ridge in northwestern Arkansas was one of the largest Civil War engagements fought on the western frontier, and it dramatically altered the balance of power in the Trans-Mississippi.
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Pea Ridge Civil War battle summary ... Campaign: Pea Ridge Campaign (1862) ... National Park Unit: Pea Ridge National Military Park...
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Pea Ridge National Military Park ... (3-99) Pea Ridge National Military Park Visitor Center, US-62, 10 miles north of Rogers, AR; Visitor Center, July 26, 2002; Pea Ridge Maps ... Federal Artillery Fighting at Elkhorn Tavern General Curtis's HQ Indians at Pea Ridge...
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Civil War Battle of Pea Ridge, March 6-8, 1862 in Benton County, Arkansas ... The Battle of Pea Ridge was also known as the Battle of Elkhorn Tavern. The outcome of the battle essentially cemented Union control of Missouri. The Confederates were eager to return to Missouri. Meanwhile, President Abraham Lincoln wanted...
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The Battle of Pea Ridge, the complete History ... The Battle of Pea Ridge took place in March 1862. It was fought in North West Arkansas. Major General Van Dorn commanded the Confederate troops. The Union commander was Major General Samuel Curtis. Van Dorn's forces were initiall successful in their attack on Federal lines.
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