Missouri ranks third in the number of Civil War battles fought on its soil.
This book takes an in-depth look.
Long before the Civil War began, Missouri was deeply divided over whether slavery should be extended to neighboring Kansas.
The attacks on civilians were equally as numerous.
These battles are only the actions reported by Federal troops against the guerrillas.
Although some sizable actions were fought in the state, most of the battles were the result of the intense guerrilla activity.
Missouri ranks third in the number of Civil War battles fought on its soil