Battle Detail

Marais Des Cygnes

Other Name:
Battle of the Osage, Battle of Trading Post
Campaign:
Price's Missouri Expedition
Date(s):
September-October 1864
Principal Commanders:
Major General Alfred Pleasonton [US] John Marmaduke [CS]
Forces Engaged:
0 total (US 0; CS 0;)
Estimated Casualties:
0 total (US 0; CS 0;)
Description:
Maj. Gen. Sterling Price led an expedition into Missouri which Union forces under Maj. Gen. Samuel R. Curtis and Maj. Gen. Alfred Pleasonton finally countered around Kansas City, Missouri. Price withdrew south, and Pleasonton, commanding in the field, pursued him into Kansas and fought him at Marais des Cygnes. After an artillery bombardment that began at 4:00 am, Pleasonton's men attacked furiously. Although outnumbered, they hit the Rebel line, forcing them to withdraw.
Results:
Union Victory
CWSAC Reference #:
KS004
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