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... face opposition from its Appalachian mountain region – opposition which culminated in the somewhat irregular creation of the new state of West Virginia . The border states were faced with the agonising choice between their American ...
... face opposition from its Appalachian mountain region – opposition which culminated in the somewhat irregular creation of the new state of West Virginia . The border states were faced with the agonising choice between their American ...
Page 161
... face - to - face slogging matches ; each side varied the direct approach by moves against its opponent's right flank . In 1862 and again in 1864-5 , the Northern army sought to exploit the advantage of a safe line of supply by water ...
... face - to - face slogging matches ; each side varied the direct approach by moves against its opponent's right flank . In 1862 and again in 1864-5 , the Northern army sought to exploit the advantage of a safe line of supply by water ...
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... face to face at Champion's Hill , where , after a day of confused fighting , the Confederates were forced to retire , although the Union forces were unable to cut off their line of retreat , as Grant had hoped . Neither further messages ...
... face to face at Champion's Hill , where , after a day of confused fighting , the Confederates were forced to retire , although the Union forces were unable to cut off their line of retreat , as Grant had hoped . Neither further messages ...
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