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July 18th, 1863 Union Suffers Severe Setback  Union troops attacked Battery Wagner on Morris Island near Charleston, South Carolina. The attack resulted in heavy Union losses and the death of Colonel Robert G. Shaw. After the battle Union General Quincy … Continue reading →

July 17th, 1861 Lucky Discovery for the Federal Force McDowell, who was in charge the Federal force was in shambles, dropping valuable equipment and supplies along the roadside because they proved too heavy to carry on the march. Fortunately for them, … Continue reading →