| Missouri Battle Scenarios |
| Booneville- The Battle of Booneville, occurred on Monday June 17, 1861. This was the first action seen by the green farm-boys and other patriotic citizens who composed the (pro-southern) Missouri State Guard. CREATED BY: mib30pvt |
| "Siege of Lexington MO." - With victory at the creek (August 1861), Price led his MSG forces northward with hopes of rallying the southern men of the state. He set his sights on the strategic river town of Lexington MO., unaware that the small garrison of home guards had been re-enforced with several thousand U.S. Volunteers. These troops were digging in, and preparing to defend this hemp growing town, to the last measure. CREATED BY: Mib730mo |
| "Battle of Glasgow MO." In the Fall of 1864, Confederate General Sterling Price led his Army of Missouri into the state in a last ditch effort to rally the loyal Southern men and capture Missouri. After the Bloody fight at Fort Davidson in Pilot Knob, Price turned eastward toward the State Capitol. While in the Jefferson City area, he dispatched 2 Divisions to Glasgow to capture the supply depot at that place. Not exspecting much resistance from the handfull of MO. Militia and homeguard, The Confederates figured it would easy picking's. However, Freshly arrived Col. Chester Harding Jr. and his 6 Companies of 43rd Missouri had another idea in mind. They were determined to fight!!! CREATED BY: MibPvtBarnard |
| Battle of Athens MO. A very Early 1861 Battle fought in the extream Northeast Corner of Missouri between the Union Homeguards and Pro-Southern Missouri State Guard. This fight determined the fate of Northeastern Missouri which is still known today as Little Dixie. CREATED BY: Mib730mo |
| Battle of Carthage - After the defeat at Boonville, The Missouri State Guard forces under Missouri Govonor Jackson retreat south in an effort to unite with Sterling Price and his MSG forces at Oak Hills. However, Gen Lyon had dispatched a second column to Springfield before he attacked Boonville. Colonel Franze Sigel and his Missouri German Brigade advanced to Carthage and was determined to cut off the retreating MSG forces of Govonor Jackson. Not knowing that Lyon was bogged down in Boonville, and assuming that he was in Hot Pursuit, Colonel Sigel attacked the MSG. Assuming that Lyon would advance into there rear. However Lyon never arrived and Sigel found himself outnumbered. Forced to withdraw, Sigel's Brigade would fight one of historys most well executed fighting retreats. CREATED BY: Mib730pvt |
| Oak Hill - Also Known as the Battle of Wilsons Creek, the battle of Oak Hills was fought in August 1861. General Lyon's Union Troops were in Springfield and knew that the Pro-Southern Missouri State Guard had united with Gen. Benj. McCulloch's Arkansas Confederates. Being heavily Outnumbered, and with many of his Regiments enlistments running out, Lyon knew that he would not be able to hold Springfield. However, he refused to give up Springfield with out a fight and formulated a surprise attack. Although heavily out numbered, the Federals had the advantage in organization and supplies. Sweeping the Confederates up and over Bloody Hill, the Federals came very close to victory. But with Sigels Blunder and the death of Lyon, the Federals fell back on Bloody Hill and repulsed several attacks throughout the day. As evening drew near, the Federals withdrew and retreated to Springfield and then to Rolla. This was a pretty important victory for the Missouri State Guard which would lead to there advance to Lexington. CREATED BY: Mib730pvt & Mib730mo |
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