CWSAC Battle Summaries

Brief summary of the battle. Historians say this battle did not accomplish much, but Grant believed the experience gave his troops confidence in their fighting ability. Sponsored by the Civil War Sites Advisory Commission.

Battle of Belmont: a Star Begins to Shine

Brief overview of outcome and what it meant to the War effort and to Grant personally.

Belmont, November 7, 1861

Brief overview with statistics on forces engaged and casualties.

The Battle of Belmont from Military History Online.

Much interesting detail about the particulars and the people involved.

The Battle of Belmont, by Daun Marrs, from Catlin History Online.

Concise overview.

The Battle of Belmont from The Personal Memoirs of Ulysses S. Grant

Read about Grant's exciting escape down the bank of the Mississippi and onto the Union steamer, just ahead of Rebel fire.

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Revised 10/30/06