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Michigan Civil War
Eighth Regiment Infantry
The pickets and an advance regiment were quickly driven back to their breastworks, and the enemy rushed through a gap in the line separating the divisions of Crawford and Willcox. A desperate engagement now ensued. At the same time the left of the line was attacked by the enemy, under General Heth, and the temporary entrenchments carried. On reaching the second line the enemy was brought to a stand, and then driven back with great slaughter. At this time reinforcements had arrived, consisting of the 1st and 2d divisions of the 9tb corps. The lines were thus finally rallied and the enemy driven back, retrieving in a measure the disaster at the outset.
Civil War
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