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The Battle Of Mine Creek

The Battle Of Mine Creek

The Battle of Mine Creek was a pivotal American Civil War engagement, fought on October 25, 1864, in Linn County, Kansas. As one of the largest cavalry battles of the war, it saw Union forces decisively defeat Major General Sterling Price's Confederate troops, critically weakening his Missouri Raid and contributing significantly to the Union's control of the Trans-Mississippi Theater. This fierce encounter highlights the strategic importance of cavalry actions during the conflict.

Brandy Station 1863 First Step Towards Gettysburg Campaign

Brandy Station 1863 First Step Towards Gettysburg Campaign

The Battle of Brandy Station, fought on June 9, 1863, marked the largest cavalry engagement of the American Civil War and served as the crucial prelude to the Gettysburg Campaign. This significant clash saw Union forces, under Maj. Gen. Alfred Pleasonton, surprise Confederate cavalry led by Maj. Gen. J.E.B. Stuart, initiating the maneuvers that would ultimately lead to the pivotal battle at Gettysburg.