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An account of the battle of Wilson's Creek, or Oak Hills, fought between the Union troops, commanded by Gen. N. Lyon and the Southern, or Confederate troops, under command of Gens. McCulloch and Price, on Saturday, August 10, 1861, in Greene county, Missouri cover

An account of the battle of Wilson's Creek, or Oak Hills, fought between the Union troops, commanded by Gen. N. Lyon and the Southern, or Confederate troops, under command of Gens. McCulloch and Price, on Saturday, August 10, 1861, in Greene county, Missouri

By R. I. Holcombe
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The volume reconstructs the preliminary maneuvers, skirmishes, and political tensions that led to an 1861 engagement near Springfield, Missouri, then gives detailed, parallel Union and Confederate accounts of the battle itself, including marches, tactical dispositions, command decisions, and the death of a leading Union commander. It documents the fighting's climax and retreat, provides comparative figures for strength and losses, describes care and burial of wounded and dead, records subsequent occupation and commanders' proclamations, and lists the regiments and subordinate commands involved. The narrative concludes with reflections and memorial material produced for a veterans' reunion and anniversary publication.

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R. I. Holcombe

R. I. Holcombe is an author known for his detailed account of the Battle of Wilson's Creek, a significant conflict during the American Civil War. His work, titled "An Account of the Battle of Wilson's Creek, or Oak Hills," provides a thorough narrative of the events that unfolded on August 10, 1861, in Greene County, Missouri. Holcombe's writing contributes to the understanding of military history and the complexities of the Civil War, offering insights into the strategies and experiences of both Union and Confederate forces.

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