Battle of Wilson's Creek

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Battle of Wilson's Creek

Battle of Wilson's Creek

Battle of Wilson's Creek

The Battle of Wilson's Creek, also known as the Battle of Oak Hills, was the first major battle of the Western Theater of the American Civil War. Fought on August 10, 1861, near Springfield, Missouri between Union forces and the Missouri State Guard, it is sometimes called the "Bull Run of the West."

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http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Battle of Wilson's Creek

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