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Encyclopedia of Arkansas: Pea Ridge Campaign

For Students 9th - 10th
Find out the importance of the Pea Ridge Campaign and how it figured in keeping Missouri, a prize desired by both the north and the south, in the Union.
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Encyclopedia of Arkansas: Battle of Pea Ridge

For Students 9th - 10th
The Battle of Pea Ridge hinged on which side had the best commanders. Find out who was involved in this battle for control of the Trans-Mississippi West and the results of the bitter fighting. Included are biographies and pictures of the...
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National Park Service: Pea Ridge National Military Park: The Battle of Pea Ridge

For Students 9th - 10th
An interesting look at the Battle of Pea Ridge. Navigate the information by clicking on the topics where you will find discussion of battleflags, the troops involved, how the troops were supplied, as well as first-person accounts.
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Civil War Home

Home of the American Civil War: The Wester Theater: The Opening Moves

For Students 9th - 10th
From "Epic Battles of the Civil War, 1861-1865" comes this overview of the Main Western Theater in 1861 and 1862. Read about the struggle for Kentucky and the success of the Union at Ft. Henry and Ft. Donelson. Hyperlinks to battle...
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Home of the American Civil War: The Battle of Pea Ridge (Elkhorn Tavern)

For Students 9th - 10th
Read descriptions of the Battle of Pea Ridge as well as the official reports of the commanders involved.
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Explore Southern History: Battle of Pea Ridge, Pea Ridge, Arkansas

For Students 9th - 10th
An in-depth description of the Battle of Pea Ridge, the commanders involved, and the important outcome. Included is an online tour of the battlefield. Hyperlinks to other Civil War battles in Arkansas.