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Tango01 Supporting Member of TMP08 Oct 2020 1:08 p.m. PST

"My great-great-great grandfather, Col. James McCullough commanded the 16th S.C. Volunteer regiment during the Civil War. While he wouldn't see major action until 1864 and the battles around Atlanta, he was involved in at least one minor incident, known as the Engagement at (or Battle of) Simmon's Bluff. Here is the official Confederate record of the incident…"

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Extrabio1947 Supporting Member of TMP08 Oct 2020 4:16 p.m. PST

Very interesting. There's nothing like a first person account of a historical event.

Nice find, Armand.

Woolshed Wargamer08 Oct 2020 5:37 p.m. PST

Make a good ACW wargame scenario for small forces.

John the Greater09 Oct 2020 6:43 a.m. PST

I like the closing to this story

burning the confederate encampment for reasons unstated.

Like they would normally need an excuse to burn a Rebel camp?

Tango01 Supporting Member of TMP09 Oct 2020 12:42 p.m. PST

Happy you enjoyed it my friends! (smile)

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