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American Civil War
Sixth Regiment Infantry
Not much ground was lost, however; we only failed to maintain our position within
the main works. The 2d Regiment Louisiana Native Guard, Colonel Neilson, were in this charge; they went on in the advance, and when they came out six out of nine hundred men could not be accounted for. It is said on every side that they fought with the desperation of tigers. One negro was observed with a rebel soldier in his grasp, tearing the flesh from his face with his teeth, other weapons having failed him. After filing one volley they did not deign to load again, but went in with bayonets, and wherever they had a chance it was all up with the rebels. Although we gained much ground and held it, still the principal object of this attack was not accomplished, namely getting possession of and holding the batteries on the enemy's right.
Michigan Civil War
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