Army of the West (1862)

Army of the West Trans-Mississippi District
Van Dorn battle flag
Active	March 4, 1862–September 28, 1862
Country	Confederate States of America
Branch	Confederate States Army
Engagements	Battle of Pea Ridge Battle of Iuka Second Battle of Corinth Battle of Hatchie's Bridge
Commanders
Notable commanders	Earl Van Dorn John P. McCown Sterling Price

The Army of the West, also known as the Trans-Mississippi District, was a formation of the Confederate States Army during the American Civil War that was a part of the Army of Mississippi. It saw action in the Battle of Pea Ridge, Battle of Corinth, and Battle of Iuka and consisted of about 20,000 personnel.