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Fort Davidson, 1864(183 total words in this text)(2021 Reads)  Other Names: Pilot Knob Location: Iron County Campaign: Price?s Missouri Expedition (1864) Date(s): September 27, 1864 Principal Commanders: Brig. Gen. Thomas Ewing, Jr. [US]; Maj. Gen. Sterling Price [CS] Forces Engaged: Garrison [US]; Army of Missouri [CS] Estimated Casualties: 1,684 total (US 184; CS 1,500) Description: In September 1864, a Confederate army under Maj. Gen. Sterling Price crossed into Missouri with the goal of capturing St. Louis. Union Brig. Gen. Thomas Ewing moved with reinforcements down the railroad to Ironton to retard Price?s advance. On the morning of September 27, the Confederates attacked, driving the Federals back into their defenses anchored by Fort Davidson. In the late afternoon, Price unsuccessfully assaulted the fort repeatedly, suffering heavy casualties. Price, considering the possible time involved, had dismissed the possibility of mounting guns on the high ground to compel the fort to surrender or to shell the garrison into submission. During the night, the Federals evacuated the fort. Price had paid a high price in lives and gave Union forces the necessary time to concentrate and oppose his raid. Result(s): Union victory |
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