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Description |
| Descriptions, Articles and Various Accounts |
| Description #1 - The Battle of Arkansas Post - Christ |
Description of the battle by Mark K. Christ, historian for The Encyclopedia of Arkansas History & Culture. |
| Description #2 - The Battle of Arkansas Post - Mason |
Description of the battle by Pvt. Frank Mason, Company A, 42nd Ohio Volunteer Infantry |
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Description #3 - The Battle of Arkansas Post - Harper's |
Description of the battle appearing in Harper's Weekly, February 7, 1863 |
| Description #4 - The Battle of Arkansas Post - Sherman |
An account of the battle from Gen. William T. Sherman, in an excerpt from his memoirs |
| Description #5 - Battle description by Cpl. Theodore Wolbach, Company E |
Description of the battle by Cpl. Theodore Wolbach, Company E. |
| Maps |
| Map #1 - Battle of Arkansas Post |
Hand drawn map showing positions of McClernand's troops and navy during battle. |
| Map #2 - Battle of Arkansas Post |
Detailed map showing routes of McClernand's troops during battle. |
| Map #3 - Battle of Arkansas Post |
Map showing the various rivers around Arkansas Post as they were at the time of the battle. |
| Maps #4, #5 - Battle of Arkansas Post |
Maps showing the troop movements on the primary day of battle, January 11, 1863, by historian Edwin C. Bearss |
| Map #6 - Arkansas Post - Modern Day |
Modern day map showing the position of Fort Hindman, now under the waters of the Arkansas River |
| Photographs, Sketches and Images |
| Image #1 - Battle of Arkansas Post |
Beautiful Currier and Ives painting of the battle. |
| Image #2 - Battle of Arkansas Post |
Sketch of battle appearing in Harper's Weekly, February 7, 1863 |
| Image #3 - Battle of Arkansas Post |
Sketch of battle by Frank Leslie |
Image #4 - Plan of Fort Hindman |
Drawing plan of Fort Hindman |
Image #5 - Surrender of Arkansas Post |
Sketch of the surrender of Arkansas Post made by Lt. W. R. McComas, aide to Gen. McClernand |
| The Leaders |
Images of the Union and Confederate officers commanding the forces at Arkansas Post, January 9 - 11, 1863 (in work) |