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Voices of the Maryland Campaign: September 13, 1862

Posted on September 13, 2017 by

This Saturday began with the cracking of rifle fire atop Elk Ridge. From behind their breastwork, the Federals made Kershaw’s South Carolinians pay for every step they took. The combined weight of Kershaw and his reinforcements under William Barksdale and … Continue reading →

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