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Today in History: Ulysses S. Grant leads first combat at Belmont

11/7/2025

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On November 7, 1861, Ulysses S. Grant led his first combat operation during the Battle of Belmont in Mississippi County, Missouri. This engagement marked a significant moment in the American Civil War, as Grant's leadership laid the groundwork for the Union Army of the Tennessee, ultimately contributing to the Union's victory in the conflict.

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On November 7, 1861, Ulysses S. Grant led his first combat operation during the Battle of Belmont in Mississippi County, Missouri. This engagement marked a significant moment in the American Civil War, as Grant's leadership laid the groundwork for the Union Army of the Tennessee, ultimately contributing to the Union's victory in the conflict.