
Tweet Cane Hill Canehill, Boston Mountains Civil War Arkansas American Civil War November 28, 1862 In late November, Major General Thomas C. Hindman detached Brigadier General John Marmaduke's cavalry from Van Buren north to occupy the Cane Hill area. Hearing of this movement, Brigadier General James Blunt advanced to meet Marmaduke's command and destroy it, if possible. The Union vanguard encountered Colonel Joe Shelby's brigade, which fought a delaying action to protect their supply trains. Shelby gradually gave ground until establishing a strong defensive perimeter on Cove Creek where he repulsed a determined attack. The Federals withdrew to Cane Hill, while the Confederates returned to Van Buren. Although fighting well, Marmaduke's withdrawal was a setback for Hindman's plans for recapturing northwest Arkansas. Victory at Prairie Grove a few weeks later, solidified Union control of the region. Result(s): Confederate tactical victory Location: Washington County Campaign: Prairie Grove Campaign (1862) Date(s): November 28, 1862 Principal Commanders: Brigadier General James G. Blunt [US]; Brigadier General John S. Marmaduke [CS] Forces Engaged: Department of Missouri [US]; two cavalry brigades [CS] Estimated Casualties: 475 total (US 40; CS 435) General Jo Shelby Undefeated Rebel When the Confederacy fell, Shelby refused to surrender and instead took his command to Mexico, where they fought in support of the emperor Maximilian. Upon his return to Missouri, Shelby became an immensely popular figure in the state Rugged and Sublime: The Civil War in Arkansas "at least 771 Civil War military actions", a number which ranks the state fifth in total number of battles, actions, and skirmishes Civil War: Ordnance, Stores Print 48 in. x 31 in. $169.99 Buy at AllPosters.com Framed Civil War Soldier 102 Piece Playset 25 Union and 25 Confederate Soldier Figures, 18 Horses, 10 Cannon 2 Covered Wagons, 2 Tents, 2 Canoes, 2 Flags, 16 Fences Size: Figures Stand up to 2-1/8 inches tall Scale: 1/32nd, Wagons and Horses slightly smaller Arkansas State Battle Map State Battle Maps Civil War Exhibits Civil War Timeline Civil War Summary Documents of the War Ships and Naval Battles Women Civil War Soldiers Civil War Music History Confederate Commanders Lodge Logic Pre-Seasoned 15 Inch Cast-Iron Skillet Large Skillet with 2.25 inches in depth. This one is not for the standard home stove. Camping Supplies Cast Iron Waffle Iron 12 Inch Pre Seasoned Cast Iron Skillet Full size military Camp Cot One and two man tents Large size and multiple room tents Hiking Boots Jan Sport Back Packs High Sierra Camp Equipment With Fire and Sword: Arkansas, 1861-1874 (Histories of Arkansas) Scholarly examination of just how the events of the Civil War and the Reconstruction so heavily devastated the state of Arkansas, its population and its economy All Cut to Pieces and Gone to Hell Union General Frederick Steele led 8,500 soldiers out of comfortable quarters in Little Rock and into the pine and scrub woodlands of southwest Arkansas. Steele's intended target was Shreveport, Louisiana. He planned to join another Union force coming from Fort Smith, bringing his projected complement to 12,500 troops Kindle Available Civil War Arkansas, 1863 The Battle for a State The Arkansas River Valley is one of the most fertile regions in the South. During the Civil War, the river also served as a vital artery for moving troops and supplies. In 1863 the battle to wrest control of the valley was, in effect, a battle for the state itself. Kindle Available Fields of Blood: The Prairie Grove Campaign A gripping narrative of the events surrounding Prairie Grove, Arkansas, one of the great unsung battles of the Civil War that effectively ended Confederate offensive operations west of the Mississippi River. Shea provides a colorful account of a grueling campaign that lasted five months and covered hundreds of miles of rugged Ozark terrain Red River Campaign: Politics and Cotton in the Civil War Fought on the Red River throughout Central and Northwestern Louisiana, this campaign is a study in how partisan politics, economic need and personal profit determined military policy and operations in Louisiana and Arkansas during the spring of 1864. Civil War Arkansas: Beyond Battles and Leaders Written and first published in 1866 soon after the author's discharge from the Union army, A.F. Sperry's History of the 33rd Iowa Infantry is one of the classic regimental histories of the American Civil War. It is a detailed account of the regiment's movements and actions A Stranger And a Sojourner: Peter Caulder, Free Black Frontiersman in Antebellum Arkansas An illiterate free black man, defied all generalizations about race as he served with distinction as a marksman in the U.S. Army during the War of 1812, repeatedly crossed the color line, and became an Arkansas yeoman farmer, thriving and respected by white neighbors until he fell victim of new discriminatory legislation on the eve of the Civil War Kindle Available Wilson's Creek, Pea Ridge, and Prairie Grove: A Battlefield Guide, with a Section on Wire Road three of the most important battles fought west of the Mississippi River during the Civil War. They influenced the course of the first half of the war in that region by shaping Union military efforts while significantly contributing to Confederate defeat. A history of each battle and an overview of the larger strategy and tactics of the military action in which these battles figured. Women in the War Kids Zone Underground Railroad Civil War Submarines Confederate President Jefferson Davis General Stonewall Jackson Sources: U.S. National Park Service U.S. Library of Congress. Search AmericanCivilWar.com Enter the keywords you are looking for and the site will be searched and all occurrences of your request will be displayed. You can also enter a date format, April 19,1862 or September 1864. Books Civil War Womens Subjects Young Readers Military History DVDs Confederate Store Civil War Games Music CDs Reenactors Share this page: Tweet More To Explore	Contact & About Privacy Policy