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Battle of Wilsons Creek, 1893 (colour litho)
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Battle of Wilsons Creek, 1893 (colour litho)
497520 Battle of Wilsons Creek, 1893 (colour litho) by Kurz and Allison (fl.1880-98); 53x71.5 cm; Gilder Lehrman Collection, New York, USA; (add.info.: Battle of Wilsons Creek, 1861, during the American Civil War (1861-65)
Brigadier General Nathaniel Lyons Army of the West was camped at Springfield, Missouri, with Confederate troops under the commands of Brigadier General Ben McCulloch approaching. On August 9, both sides formulated plans to attack the other. About 5:00 am on the 10th, Lyon, in two columns commanded by himself and Colonel Franz Sigel, attacked the Confederates on Wilsons Creek about 12 miles southwest of Springfield. Rebel cavalry received the first blow and fell back away from Bloody Hill. Confederate forces soon rushed up and stabilized their positions. The Confederates attacked the Union forces three times that day but failed to break through the Union line. Lyon was killed during the battle and Maj. Samuel D. Sturgis replaced him. Meanwhile, the Confederates had routed Sigels column, south of Skeggs Branch. Following the third Confederate attack, which ended at 11:00 am, the Confederates withdrew. Sturgis realized, however, that his men were exhausted and his ammunition was low, so he ordered a retreat to Springfield. The Confederates were too disorganized and ill-equipped to pursue. This Confederate victory buoyed southern sympathizers in Missouri and served as a springboard for a bold thrust north that carried Price and his Missouri State Guard as far as Lexington. In late October, a rump convention, convened by Governor Claiborne Fox Jackson, met in Neosho and passed an ordinance of secession. Wilsons Creek, the most significant 1861 battle in Missouri, gave the Confederates control of southwestern Missouri. Though the state technically never left Union control, secessionist feelings remained strong in many areas.
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The Battle of Wilsons Creek, 1893 (colour litho) is a captivating print that depicts a pivotal moment in American history during the Civil War. Created by Kurz and Allison, this artwork measures 53x71.5 cm and is part of the Gilder Lehrman Collection in New York. The scene portrays Brigadier General Nathaniel Lyons' Army of the West camped at Springfield, Missouri, while Confederate troops under Brigadier General Ben McCulloch approach. On August 9th, both sides strategize their attacks against one another. At dawn on August 10th, Lyon leads his forces into battle alongside Colonel Franz Sigel. The Union forces strike first, catching the Confederate cavalry off guard and forcing them to retreat from Bloody Hill. However, as Confederate reinforcements arrive, they stabilize their positions and launch three unsuccessful assaults against the Union line throughout the day. Tragically, General Lyon loses his life during the battle and is replaced by Major Samuel D. Sturgis. Despite routing Sigel's column south of Skeggs Branch, the Confederates are unable to break through the exhausted Union line or pursue them effectively after their withdrawal. This victory for the Confederates strengthens secessionist sentiments in Missouri and allows them to gain control over southwestern parts of the state. Although Missouri technically remains under Union control throughout the war, pro-Confederate sentiments persist in various areas. The Battle of Wilsons Creek holds significant historical importance as it serves as a springboard for further Confederate advancements northward led by Price and his Missouri State Guard all the way up to Lexington later that year.
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