Slaughter in the Rocks
Title
Slaughter in the Rocks
Subject
Civil War Battlefield
Pea Ridge National Military Park
Elkhorn Tavern
Trans-Mississippi Area
1862
Union Artillery
Confederate Infantry
Pea Ridge National Military Park
Elkhorn Tavern
Trans-Mississippi Area
1862
Union Artillery
Confederate Infantry
Description
For the first day of battle, these rocks helped defend and hide the weary Confederates after their long march to arrive at the battle and after the initial fighting.
All was well, until the second day, where this natural defense became a death trap. The Confederates found themselves trapped between the Union artillery and this stone wall as they advanced forward after regrouping over night. After half an hour of shrapnel and artillery projectiles slaughtering the troops, General Van Dorn ordered a retreat back to Elkhorn Tavern.
All was well, until the second day, where this natural defense became a death trap. The Confederates found themselves trapped between the Union artillery and this stone wall as they advanced forward after regrouping over night. After half an hour of shrapnel and artillery projectiles slaughtering the troops, General Van Dorn ordered a retreat back to Elkhorn Tavern.
Creator
Nicolette Lloyd
Date
2/16/2014
Contributor
Pea Ridge National Military Park
Rights
This photo was taken by Nicolette Lloyd at the Pea Ridge National Military Park and is used for educational purposes.
Relation
American Civil War
Format
Image/JPEG
Language
English
Type
Still Image
Identifier
Pea Ridge Battlefield
Coverage
March 7-8, 1862
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