04. Siege of Lexington: The Ring Closes, Sept 18,1861 (Hist) - WDS Campaign Ozark
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(HISTORICAL) -- SIEGE OF LEXINGTON, Sept. 18, 1861 -- (thanks to Lee Quantrell for use of his map with alterations) After the victory at Wilson's Creek, General Price was eager to advance to the Missouri River to regain the vital "Little Dixie" area. This area, if controlled for an extended period of time, would likely serve to add thousands of recruits to the Missouri State Guard and galvanize pro-Southern efforts in the state. Confederate General Ben McCulloch, however, refused to cooperate and Price was forced to attack alone. The goal was Lexington, which was defended by the "Irish Brigade" under James Mulligan. Mulligan built a rather formidable line of fortifications on the high ground surrounding the Masonic College. By September 18, Price had surrounded Mulligan on three sides.
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