Battle of Perryville: Battle for Kentucky
American Civil War
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40m
After weeks of marching around Tennessee and Kentucky, the Confederate Army of Mississippi under the command of General Braxton Bragg nears its ultimate prize. The jewel of Kentucky, the city of Louisville. Yet, due to decisions made while dealing with the pesky Munfordville garrison, Don Carlos Buell's Army of the Ohio was able to beat the Confederates to the city. Now, with a reinforced and revitalized Union army, Buell marches out in the hopes of driving the rebel invaders from the bluegrass state. With the Confederate high command in turmoil, Buell has an opportunity to crush the various Confederate forces while they are split up. After formulating a plan of action, Buell targets the rear of Bragg's army, Major General William J Hardee's Right Wing, who is currently stationed at Bardstown. With the Confederate distracted with a feint towards Frankfort, Buell hopes to catch these rebels by surprise...
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