0h 49min, aug 10, 1861 y - Battle of Wilson's Creek, Missouri
Description:
The Union Army under General Nathaniel Lyon, attack Confederate troops and state militia southwest of Springfield, Missouri, and after a disastrous day that included the death of Lyon, are thrown back. The Confederate victory emphasizes the strong southern presence west of the Mississippi River.Added to timeline:
Date:
0h 49min, aug 10, 1861 y
Now
~ 162 years ago
