Battle of Belmont, Missouri, on the Mississippi River, opposite Columbus, Kentucky. Fought November, 1861, wood engraving by an unknown artist, 1862.
This wood engraving shows a scene from the Battle of Belmont 07 November 1861, during the American Civil War, which was notably the first combat command of Union Brigadier General Ulysses S. Grant in the war. Although the battle was claimed as a victory by both the Union and Confederate sides, its overall outcome is considered inconclusive. Sections of the illustration have been numbered with an accompanying description below explaining what is happening in each area of the scene. It was originally published in Frank Leslie's Illustrated Newspaper.
Missouri State Archives.
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