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U. S. Civil War
Twenty Seventh Regiment Infantry
the assault is likely to prove a failure; death to halt and await orders, disgrace to fall back, the only alternative to attempt the fort with 123 men in the 27th—a moment's delay would be fatal. Instantly the direction of the regiment is changed; the command, unmasked, charges again to the front, advances at the double-quick on the fort. The brigade commander fears the result, —shouts, Don't attempt the fort, Colonel, break to the right!
Michigan
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