The war with the south: a history of the late rebellion with biographical sketches of leading statesmen and distinguished naval and military commanders, etc, Volume 3Virtue & Yorston, 1867 - 738 pages |
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... success . " Again , while at bay , within the closely beleaguered walls of Vicksburg , the un- fortunate Pemberton is said to have exclaimed to his soldiers : " You have heard that I was incom- petent , and a traitor , and that it was ...
... success . " Again , while at bay , within the closely beleaguered walls of Vicksburg , the un- fortunate Pemberton is said to have exclaimed to his soldiers : " You have heard that I was incom- petent , and a traitor , and that it was ...
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... success , in advance of the main army , having fallen back to Brashear City , there awaited the arrival of Gene- Richmond Whig , July 23 . ral Banks . In the mean time , a “ recon- noitring " expedition was sent out , which resulted in ...
... success , in advance of the main army , having fallen back to Brashear City , there awaited the arrival of Gene- Richmond Whig , July 23 . ral Banks . In the mean time , a “ recon- noitring " expedition was sent out , which resulted in ...
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... success . The whole line was engaged in skirmishing , and on the ex- treme left , as the enemy's fire seemed very severe , an attempt was made to turn their flank by Colonel Ingraham's brigade , which drew upon them so severe a fire ...
... success . The whole line was engaged in skirmishing , and on the ex- treme left , as the enemy's fire seemed very severe , an attempt was made to turn their flank by Colonel Ingraham's brigade , which drew upon them so severe a fire ...
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... success of no little importance . General Banks speak- ing of this capture said : position and in good order , a large quantity of ammunition , and the key of the Atchafalaya . " The enemy being evidently unable to make a serious ...
... success of no little importance . General Banks speak- ing of this capture said : position and in good order , a large quantity of ammunition , and the key of the Atchafalaya . " The enemy being evidently unable to make a serious ...
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... success . They require only good officers , commands of limited numbers , and careful discipline , to make them excellent soldiers . " After the first unsuccessful assault , General Banks was persuaded of the necessity of laying siege ...
... success . They require only good officers , commands of limited numbers , and careful discipline , to make them excellent soldiers . " After the first unsuccessful assault , General Banks was persuaded of the necessity of laying siege ...
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