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So far from being the development of BUELL's plans, the battle of Perryville was the frustration of them. It was reported at headquarters on the 7th that the enemy was in force at Perryville.

At the Battle of Perryville, there were 4,220 Union and 3,401 Confederate casualties — 1,422 killed and 5,534 wounded. Add in those who died later of wounds suffered at Perryville, and the ...

“It was on October 8th, 1862, 160 years ago,” said Bryan Bush, Park Manger for Perryville Battlefield State Historic Site. “This battle lasted five hours and there were over 8,000 casualties.” ...

That was exactly the point as re-enactors dressed in period clothing portrayed the Battle of Perryville on Saturday on the ground where it was fought on Oct. 8, 1862.

This weekend marks 157 years since the Battle of Perryville was fought in the Civil War. Usually, the few days before, re-enactors would be setting up. But for the first time ever, the re ...