Title: The Battle of Carthage Missouri
Description: "The Battle of Carthage, Missouri, was the first full-scale land battle of the Civil War. The two armies collided on July 5, 1861. The New York Times called it "the first serious conflict between United States troops and the rebels." Described are the events leading up to the battle, the battle itself, and the aftermath"--Provided by publisher.
Subjects: Carthage, Battle of, Carthage, Mo., 1861, United states, history, civil war, 1861-1865