So, a really long time ago, there was a big fight that happened near a river called the Saline River. There were two groups of people who didn't agree with each other and wanted to win the fight.
One group was called the Union army and they were from the northern part of a big country called the United States. The other group was called the Confederate army and they were from the southern part of the country.
They both had soldiers with guns and they shot at each other a lot. The fight was really intense and lasted for hours. The soldiers were trying to protect their friends and make sure the other group didn't win.
It was really hard for both sides, but in the end, the Union army was able to win the fight and take control of the area around the Saline River. It was a very important battle because it helped the Union army eventually win the war against the Confederate army.
Even though it was a long time ago, people still remember the Battle of the Saline River and how brave the soldiers were on both sides.