The Battle of Carthage, Missouri: A History of the First TRANS-Mississippi Conflict of the Civil War
Author(s): Kenneth E. Burchett (Author)
Publisher: McFarland & Co
Publication Date: 7 Nov. 2012
Edition: Illustrated
Language: English
Print length: 240 pages
ISBN-10: 0786469595
ISBN-13: 9780786469598
Book Description
The Battle of Carthage, Missouri, was the first full-scale land battle of the Civil War. Governor Claiborne Jackson’s rebel Missouri State Guard made its way toward southwest Missouri near where Confederate volunteers collected in Arkansas, while Colonel Franz Sigel’s Union force occupied Springfield with orders to intercept and block the rebels from reaching the Confederates. The two armies collided near Carthage on July 5, 1861. The battle lasted for ten hours, spread over several miles, and included six separate engagements before the Union army withdrew under the cover of darkness. The New York Times called it “the first serious conflict between the United States troops and the rebels.” This book describes the events leading up to the battle, the battle itself, and the aftermath.
Editorial Reviews
Review
“expands our knowledge of the battle…recommended”―Civil War News; “Missouri Civil War battle histories appear only infrequently, and this is a good one, heartily recommended to serious students of the conflict’s first year in the Trans-Mississippi Theater”―Civil War Books and Authors; “an extremely well-researched work that details the events from beginning to end”―North Carolina Historical Review; “there is much to commend this study. Burchett is a skilled storyteller and offers many interesting anecdotes…a valuable addition to the bookshelf of any Civil War enthusiast”―Kansas History; “Burchett has done a masterful job providing the reader an easy to read, well researched and documented story of Missouri during the first three months of the Civil War. This book is a great addition to any Civil War library”―On Point; “well-researched with a great deal of detail…an excellent job describing the battlefield terrain and tracking the time specific events occurred. This is a very interesting and enjoyable book about an overlooked battle and a good story of the early war in the Trans-Mississippi”―Blue & Gray Magazine; “excellent…a very readable and informative volume…valuable…recommended”―The Journal of America’s Military Past; “a detailed, readable account…valuable contribution”―Strategy Page; “well researched…meticulously documents the strategic objectives and maneuvers of the battle, but never loses sight of its human element”―H-Net Reviews; “a detailed description of the six separate engagements that made up the 10 hour Battle of Carthage”―Reference & Research Book News.
From the Inside Flap
The Battle of Carthage, Missouri, was the first full-scale land battle of the Civil War. Governor Claiborne Jackson’s rebel Missouri State Guard made its way toward southwest Missouri near where Confederate volunteers collected in Arkansas, while Colonel Franz Sigel’s Union force occupied Springfield with orders to intercept and block the rebels from reaching the Confederates. The two armies collided near Carthage on July 5, 1861. The battle lasted for ten hours, spread over several miles, and included six separate engagements before the Union army withdrew under the cover of darkness. The New York Times called it “the first serious conflict between the United States troops and the rebels.” This book describes the events leading up to the battle, the battle itself, and the aftermath.
About the Author
Kenneth E. Burchett is a retired professor emeritus from the University of Central Arkansas and is the author of 12 books. He lives in Branson, Missouri.
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