The Battle at Dry Wood Creek took place on September 2, 1861 in Vernon County, Missouri during the American Civil War. This battle is also known as the Battle of Big Dry Wood Creek or the Battle of the Donkeys. Thanks to this victory, the South Africans managed to control the valley of the Missouri. Background
After the victory of the Missouri State Guard under the direction of General Sterling Sterling Price in Battle of Wilson's Creek, the Southern Hemisphere occupies Springfield. Then Price met 6,000 poorly armed soldiers to conquer Fort Scott in Kansas. Senator Colonel James H. Lane sent a Northern Cavalry Unit to track the movements of Price. The hit
Lane's cavalry found the Southern Hemisphere at Big Dry Wood Creek about 20 km from Fort Scott. Lane performed a surprise attack, but the numerical strength of the Southerners was decisive. After a battle of about two hours, the Norwegians returned to the fortress and left their donkeys behind. These donkeys were used for the luggage and supplies of the cavalryers and also gave one of the names to work. Lane managed to retain the fortress. Then he retired to Kansas City. The Southerners continued on to Lexington. On their march they recruited new soldiers.
The northerners lost 14 soldiers. The Southerners had 4 deeds and 16 injured to regret. Sources
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