Franz Sigel | American general | Britannica (original) (raw)

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• Battle of Wilson’s Creek
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    In Battle of Wilson’s Creek
    Union General Franz Sigel attacked the rear of the Confederate forces with 1,200 men while Lyon led a frontal attack with the main Union force. Sigel was repulsed, and after several hours of fighting Lyon was killed. With casualties heavy on both sides, the Union forces retreated…
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• Second Battle of Bull Run
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    In Second Battle of Bull Run: The armies gather
    Franz Sigel’s corps to the Stone Bridge.
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