Monday, June 10, 2013

September 17, 1861---The Battle of Liberty, Missouri



SEPTEMBER 17, 1861:      

The Battle of Liberty, Missouri (The Battle of Blue Mills Landing). Union troops intercept and attempt to stop a reinforcement of C.S.A. troops headed to Lexington, Missouri. Combined casualties in the one hour fight that erupted reached 130.



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