Bull Run of the West: Battle of Wilson's Creek 1861

by Warhawk
published on 07 September 2026

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Thanks for watching, if you would like to see more videos like this, please like and subscribe! Discord: https://discord.gg/s24Vtmp While the eastern forces on both sides have clashed in the first major battle of the American Civil War with the Battle of First Manassas, the opposing forces in Missouri finally meet at a creek southwest of Springfield, Missouri to decide who will be in control of this important border state. This clash will result in the first major battle to be fought west of the Mississippi called the Battle of Wilson's Creek between the Union Army and the allied force of the Missouri State Guard and the Confederates. The winner will be one step closer to establishing their dominance over the slave and border state of Missouri. Filmstro | Create custom royalty-free music in minutes https://filmstro.com/ Sources: Wilson’s Creek - The Second Battle of the Civil War and the Men who Fought It by William Garrett Piston and Richard W. Hatcher, III U.S. Army Center of Military History Staff Ride Guide - The Civil War Begins: Opening Clashes, 1861 by Jennifer M. Murray National Park Service Article - Wilson’s Creek National Battlefield American Battlefield Trust Article - Battle of Wilson’s Creek Facts & Summary Script written J. Woody #americancivilwar #wilsonscreek #civilwar