Civil War Springfield
Civil War Springfield by Larry E. Wood, published by History Press in 2011, offers a detailed exploration of Springfield, Missouri, during the Civil War. This edition, written in English and spanning 156 pages, delves into the town’s significance as a frontier community of about 1,500 residents, highlighting its strategic importance in the conflict between Northern and Southern armies.
Readers will find a comprehensive account of Springfield’s tumultuous history during this period, including key events such as the Federal defeat at Wilson’s Creek and subsequent military engagements that shaped the town’s fate. The narrative covers the shifting control between Union and Confederate forces, culminating in Marmaduke’s defeat at the Battle of Springfield in January 1863. Through this historical lens, Wood presents an engaging examination of the Civil War’s impact on local communities in the Midwest.
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During the Civil War, Springfield was a frontier community of about 1,500 people, but it was the largest and most important place in southwest Missouri. The Northern and Southern. armies vied throughout the early’part of the war to occupy its strategic position. The Federal defeat at Wilson’s Creek in August 1861 gave the Southern forces possession, but Zagonyi’s charge two and a half months later returned Springfield to the Union. The Confederacy came: back near Christmas of 1861 before being ousted again in February 1862. Marmaduke’s defeat at the Battle of Springfield in January 1863 ended the contest, placing the Union firmly in control, but Springfield continued to pulse with activity throughout the war. Historian Larry Wood chronicles this epic story. Book jacket.
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