The "Battle of Marshall" and Withdrawal
As Union militia were finally beginning to concentrate, a vigorous engagement at Marshall, Missouri, on October 13 prompted Shelby to divide his forces and withdraw from the state.
Read more about this topic: Shelby's Raid (1863)
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