The Rest of the Story: Wars, Presidents, Bridges and Railroads

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Sunday, November 7, 2004

Wars, Presidents, Bridges and Railroads

1861 Battle of Belmont, Missouri. Union forces under Ulysses S. Grant overran a Confederate camp at Belmont, Missouri, but were forced to flee when additional Confederate troops arrived. Although Grant claimed victory, the Union gained no ground and left the Confederates in firm control of that... Sign in to see full entry.

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