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Page 61
... formed . the enemy's external defences , and stormed their intrench- ments by a determined and irresistible rush . Such was the manner in which the enemy's first line was carried . The operation was repeated with the same gallantry and ...
... formed . the enemy's external defences , and stormed their intrench- ments by a determined and irresistible rush . Such was the manner in which the enemy's first line was carried . The operation was repeated with the same gallantry and ...
Page 69
... forming several lines of battle , poured upon them from his heavy masses a devouring fire of musketry . The conflict be- came terrible , the air being filled with missiles of death , every moment having its peculiar sound of terror ...
... forming several lines of battle , poured upon them from his heavy masses a devouring fire of musketry . The conflict be- came terrible , the air being filled with missiles of death , every moment having its peculiar sound of terror ...
Page 70
... formed . It was evident that his heaviest columns were now being thrown against our small command , and it might have been supposed that he would only be satisfied with its annihilation . The loss here on our side was terrible . The ...
... formed . It was evident that his heaviest columns were now being thrown against our small command , and it might have been supposed that he would only be satisfied with its annihilation . The loss here on our side was terrible . The ...
Page 71
... forming in the rear . Riding rapidly to the position of this brigade , Gen. Hill brought them by great exertions up to the front , to check the advance of the now confident , cheering enemy . Catching the spirit of their commander , the ...
... forming in the rear . Riding rapidly to the position of this brigade , Gen. Hill brought them by great exertions up to the front , to check the advance of the now confident , cheering enemy . Catching the spirit of their commander , the ...
Page 72
... formed on the right of Jackson . The enemy had now placed himself in communication with his gunboats in the river . He was strongly posted on the crest of a hill , commanding an undulating field , which fell to our right into a plain or ...
... formed on the right of Jackson . The enemy had now placed himself in communication with his gunboats in the river . He was strongly posted on the crest of a hill , commanding an undulating field , which fell to our right into a plain or ...
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