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Surprise Attack at Belmont

When
November 7, 1861
Where
Mississippi County, Missouri
Part of
Battle of Belmont: Grant's first Civil War engagement

Grant launched a surprise attack against the Confederate camp at Belmont on November 7, 1861, to disrupt Confederate troop movements into Missouri.

The attack occurred in Mississippi County, Missouri, opposite Columbus, Kentucky. Union forces overran the camp initially. The engagement was intended to prevent Confederate troops from moving into Missouri. Grant's forces were positioned to strike the camp unexpectedly.

Sources

  1. Battle of Belmont Wikipedia, revision of 2026-09-10
  2. Leonidas Polk Wikipedia, revision of 2026-09-06

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