Military & Warfare

Confederate Victory at the Battle of Richmond

Confederate forces led by Edmund Kirby Smith achieved a decisive victory against Union troops commanded by General William 'Bull' Nelson in Richmond, Kentucky, highlighting the strategic prowess of the Confederate army in the region. Smith's troops executed a well-coordinated attack that overwhelmed the Union defenses, forcing Nelson's troops into retreat. This battle underscored the fierce competition for control over Kentucky, which was critical for both sides in the broader context of the Civil War.

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