An Account Of The Battle Of Wilson's Creek Or Oak Hills (1883) - Hardcover

""An Account of the Battle of Wilson's Creek or Oak Hills"" is a historical book written by Holcombe in 1883. The book provides a detailed and comprehensive description of the Battle of Wilson's Creek, which took place on August 10, 1861, during the American Civil War. The battle was fought between the Union Army of the West, led by General Nathaniel Lyon, and the Confederate Army of Missouri, commanded by General Sterling Price. The book describes the events leading up to the battle, the strategies employed by both armies, and the tactics used during the fighting. It also provides a detailed account of the casualties suffered by both sides and the aftermath of the battle. The book is based on primary sources, including official reports, letters, and diaries, and provides a valuable insight into one of the most important battles of the Civil War. Overall, ""An Account of the Battle of Wilson's Creek or Oak Hills"" is a must-read for anyone interested in the history of the American Civil War and military history in general.Fought Between The Union Troops, Commanded By General N. Lyon, And The Southern, Or Confederate Troops, Under Command Of Generals McCulloch And Price, On Saturday, August 10, 1861 In Greene County, Missouri.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.