The Battle of Westport was fought from October 21 to October 23, 1864, in what is now Kansas City, Missouri. It was part of Confederate General Sterling Price's campaign to capture Missouri and bolster morale among Southern sympathizers. Price had previously achieved some initial successes in the region but faced a formidable Union force led by Major General Samuel R. Curtis. The battle was significant as it represented the last major Confederate offensive in the West. The Union troops were well-prepared, utilizing superior artillery and strategic positioning to their advantage. As the two armies clashed, intense fighting ensued, particularly around the Little Blue River where Union soldiers were able to hold their ground against Confederate assaults. The culmination of this engagement saw Curtis's forces pushing back Price’s troops, resulting in heavy losses for the Confederates. With approximately 30,000 men in the field, the Union forces succeeded in driving Price's army out of Missouri and into retreat. This confrontation decisively impacted Confederate military efforts in the region, leading to the eventual decline of their influence in the West and the security of Missouri for the Union.