Dive into “The Battle That Changed the Civil War’s Course!” and witness a forgotten battlefield come alive! Join us as we explore the pivotal Battle of Arkansas Post, where Union and Confederate forces clashed in a mind-blowing revelation of strategic complexity. This lesser-known battle not only tested the mettle of leaders like Major General John A. McClernand and William T. Sherman but also set the stage for major campaigns that would shape the outcome of the war.
Don’t miss out on this exclusive look at how the fortifications at Fort Hindman played a critical role, and how the tides turned with each cannon shot across the Arkansas River. We’ll delve deep into the tactical maneuvers, heroic stands, and chaotic conflicts that marked this significant 1863 encounter.
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CHAPTERS:
0:25 – Arkansas Post Prelude
13:28 – Grant’s Disapproval Highlighted
13:57 – McClernand’s Ambitions Checked
14:12 – Turning Point in the War
14:19 – Arkansas Post Battle Legacy
14:30 – Prospects of Peace Post-Battle
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My great, great grandfather George T Wynn, from Oakville, Texas served in the 24th Texas and was captured in this battle, spent the next several months in St.Louis as a POW at Gravier St. Prision ,before he passed away from pneumonia. He is buried at Jefferson Barracks along with 130 other Texan's. He left a widow and four children. RIP.