Franz Sigel: Battle Of Wilson's Creek

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Franz Sigel This is the story of Franz Sigel, a man from Germany that commanded both German and American forces. During the Civil War, he led troops supporting the Union. However, his blunders as a Commander caused the unfortunate repercussion of defeat. Notably, the battle of Wilson’s Creek was one of the bloodiest battles in the Civil War, and because of his actions on that day, his reputation was negatively impacted. Before the Battle of Wilson’s Creek Franz Sigel was born on November 18, 1824 in Baden, Germany. Franz attended school early in his life in Bruchsal, Germany. Longing to join the military, Franz attended the Karlshrue Military Academy in Germany and graduated 1843. Following graduation from the military academy, he was commissioned …show more content…

Battle of Wilson’s Creek The day prior to August 9th, 1861 there was a meeting between Coronel Sigel and Brigadier General Lyon. In the meeting Sigel convinced Lyon that both his and Lyon forces should attack McCulloch force by splitting up and attacking on two different fronts. Sigel was going to move with his forces in the evening. Sigel’s forces were to attack McCulloch forces from the south. After the meeting, Sigel ordered his forces to begin movement to the objective around 1830. His forces moved along the Yokemill road for five miles and then turned southwest. Sigel’s forces eventually, with some difficulties, made their way to the rear of McCulloch forces around 2330. At this point Sigel troops moved successfully to the objective without being spotted and his Calvary had captured everyone that was on the road during the movement. After resting a couple of hours, Sigel moved his troops about a mile and a half and they arrested additional 40 enemy soldiers. Moving closer to McCulloch forces, Sigel’s troops moved to the top of a hill granting perfect watch over McCulloch’s forces. Sigel directed his artillery into place to fire on top of the hill. At 0530

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