Towards four o'clock, the rebels felt strong enough to take the offensive. A brigade with a battery under Earle managed to strike the Federal right on the flank and rear and throw it into utter confusion, which spread rapidly along the whole front. Now came the disastrous end.
Henry VillardAbout author
- Author's profession: Journalist
- Nationality: american
- Born: April 10, 1835
- Died: November 12, 1900
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