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Michigan Cavalry Brigade 2
More than once were they compelled to give ground before the destructive storm of bullets which was showered upon them, but only to advance again with courage and determination. Seeing that it was within the power of the 1st and 6th Michigan to advance and dislodge that portion of the enemy which had poured such a destructivei cross fire into the ranks of the 5th and 7th Michigan, I gave the order for the two former regiments to advance their line, which order was obeyed with promptness, the men moving forward with a cheer, driving the enemy from his position in great confusion, and compelling to leave the ground strewn with his dead and wounded. At the same time the 5th and 7th, on the left of the road, advanced, and were successful in dislodging the enemy from their front, inflicting upon him a terrible loss.
American Civil War
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