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American Civil War
Sixth Regiment Infantry
An officer serving at the time with the rebel army in Port Hudson, in his diary, says of that day's work:
"About 9 o'clock in the morning the attack was made in the woods on Colonel Stead-man's (rebel) center, and upon the line of fortifications on General Beall's right. The latter attack, that of Sherman's brigade, was the most imposing in appearance. Emerging from the woods at the distance of about four hundred yards from our breastworks, the Zouave regiment charged in line of battle across an open field. The gay colors of their uniforms contrasted brilliantly with the green and sombre shades of the trees and field, making a fine mark for our fire. As soon as they appeared in sight our artillery opened on them with sperical case, many of them bursting right in their ranks, but the gaps were quickly closed up, and they came on in splendid style.
Michigan Civil War
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