Friday, July 5, 2013

April 18, 1863---The Battle of Fayetteville, Arkansas



APRIL 18, 1863:          

The Battle of Fayetteville, Arkansas:         

A well-armed Union force comprised mostly of local Arkansans faces off against a poorly-armed force Confederate force comprised mostly of local Arkansans in northwest Arkansas. After a sharp firefight, the Union occupies Fayetteville. On April 25, the Union Command orders the Fayetteville garrison to evacuate the town, which is considered too exposed to attack.


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