History of North America

What was the outcome of US Civil War Battle Crossroads?

The Battle of Crossroads was fought on September 19-20, 1862, in Fulton County, Kentucky. The battle was fought between Union troops under the command of General Ulysses S. Grant and Confederate troops under the command of General Sterling Price. The battle resulted in a Confederate victory. The Confederates inflicted heavy losses on the Union troops and forced them to retreat. The victory gave the Confederates control of western Kentucky and boosted morale.