Battle of Prairie Grove - Union Reports
Brig. Gen. James G. Blunt
The primary Union commander
at the Battle of Prairie Grove,
General Blunt battled his
Confederate opponent both on
the field and on paper.
Brig. Gen. Francis J. Herron
Destined to become the
youngest major general of the
Civil War (at the time he was
appointed), Herron fought to a
bloody stalemate with
Hindman's Confederates.
Battle of Prairie Grove - Arkansas
Many of the official reports of the Battle of Prairie Grove were assembled and
published by the U.S. Government during the late 19th century. These reports are
now available online through Cornell University.
For your convenience, follow the links below to access reports prepared by Union
officers in the wake of the battle: