The Battles at Lucas Bend

Author Greg Wolk describes the events of November 1861 and January 1862 in Southeast Missouri, and the rise of Ulysses S. Grant during his time in the state in this period of time. Featured events include Grant’s arrival and swift departure at a landing northeast of Belmont, Missouri, where he led troops into battle for the first time in his military career, and his presence when ironclad warships made their first appearance in the inland rivers of the United States.