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Battle of Pea Ridge, Ark
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Battle of Pea Ridge, Ark
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The Battle of Pea Ridge, fought on March 6-8, 1862, in northwest Arkansas, was a significant engagement in the American Civil War. This poignant print captures the aftermath of the battle, with the rugged terrain of the Ozark Mountains in the background providing a stark contrast to the chaos and destruction unfolding on the battlefield below. The Union Army, led by General Samuel R. Curtis, emerged victorious in this clash against Confederate forces under the command of General Earl Van Dorn and General Ben McCulloch. The battle is notable for being the first major Union victory in the Western Theater of the war and for effectively ending Confederate control of Missouri. The print depicts a scene of soldiers from both sides tending to the wounded and dead on the battlefield. Union soldiers, dressed in blue, are seen attending to their fallen comrades, while Confederate soldiers, in gray, are shown in the distance, surrendering and laying down their arms. The scene is one of sadness and loss, as the reality of the carnage wrought by the battle settles in. The Battle of Pea Ridge was a turning point in the Civil War, and this moving print offers a glimpse into the human cost of the conflict. It serves as a poignant reminder of the sacrifices made by soldiers on both sides and the importance of understanding the complexities and nuances of this pivotal moment in American history.
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