The Battle of Prairie Grove, December 7, CSA combat & tactics

The Battle of Prairie Grove is a lesser-known battle that took place in the context of the Trans-Mississippi theatre of battle of the American Civil War. Confederate forces were focusing on the territories of Arkansas and Missouri, and the battle of Prairie Grove was a part of the Confederate forces trying to make up for their loss at Pea Ridge. In this exhibit, we take a look at the causes of this battle, as well as the physical and strategic combat tactics of the Confederate army implemented by their leading general, Thomas Hindman. We also look at the aftermath of the battle and analyze the strengths and weaknesses within the Confederacy that led to their defeat at the Battle of Prairie Grove.