Before this battle began,
Before this battle began, Major General Van Dorn split his forces into two divisions and tried to position them behind Union forces. Major General Curtis learned of the maneuver and was able to position his troops to keep the Confederate forces divided. Fought in March, 1862, it was a victory for the outnumbered Union Army of the Southwest. Even though it was not fought in Missouri, a major outcome was to keep Missouri safely in Union hands. Name this battle, part of which was fought in Bentonville, Arkansas.
Before this battle began, Major General Van Dorn split his forces into two divisions and tried to position them behind Union forces.
(Battle of) Pea Ridge (or Elkhorn Tavern)