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American Civil War
Fourteenth Regiment Infantry
The Colonel was now at our heels with his reserves well in hand, and taking a view of the second line of the enemy asked the Major if he thought he could take them. ' If you order me, Colonel, I will try, ' was the thoughtful answer. Forward again we go, and receive the full fire of the 66th Georgia, as also that of three pieces of artillery. The struggle for the second was more obstinate and determined than the first rebel line, but after a desperate encounter of twenty minutes, Captain Higgins fiercely assaulted and penetrated their center and was quickly followed by Finn and Witherspoon on the right and left,
Civil War Battle
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