THE CIVIL WAR BATTLE OF LITTLE BLUE RIVER #civilwar #history #americanhistory

The Battle of Little Blue River occurred October 21st, 1864 as part of Price's Raid into Missouri. After the battle of Lexington 2 days prior, Union Major General James blunt left part of his command behind to hold the crossing at little blue river while the rest fell back to Independence which was commanded by Col. Thomas Moonlight. Confederate forces then attacked this Union force and the battle ensued.