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Why was the battle of Pea Ridge in 1862 important?

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The Battle of Pea Ridge (also known as the Battle of Elkhorn Tavern) was a battle of the American Civil War. It was fought from March 6–8, 1862, at Pea Ridge in northwest Arkansas, near Leetown.
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