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July 19th, 1863 Battle of Buffington Island   Confederate General John Hunt Morgan’s raiders were defeated at Buffington Island, Ohio. Morgan was seeking to escape Union army pursuers across the Ohio River at a ford opposite Buffington Island.

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 →