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Battle of Cole Camp
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Battle Of Cole Camp
(Benton County)
Battle of Cole Camp
The Armies
The Leaders
Union-900 poorly trained infantry with 450 untrained men left at the camp
Confederates- 350 infantry and 100 Calvary
Walter S, O'Kane lead the Confederates
Able Cook lead the Union army (which was mostly German immigrants)
Battle of Cole Camp
By: Ryan Griffin and Colin Thierry
Battle Of Cole Camp
The Results
The Confederates won with a brilliant attack by O'Kane
The Union commander Cook did such a bad job many thought he should have been court martialed
35 Union Soldiers killed and 6 Confederates
This made the battle for Missouri more intense throughout the war
Why Cole Camp?
Saw more casualties then most battles in Missouri
Disheveled Troop for both sides
Troops were inexperienced for both sides
Didn't really have any officer in charged
June 19, 1861
fought 3 miles east of Cole Camp
2nd battle in the Union campaign to control Missouri
Major battle for the Confederates to Rally in Missouri
Major communication location for the Union
Four major roads meet at Cole Camp