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The Combahee River Raid|Jeff W. Grigg

The Combahee River Raid : Harriet Tubman & Lowcountry Liberation

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In 1863, the Union was unable to adequately fill its black regiments. In an attempt to remedy that, Colonel James Montgomery led a raid up the Combahee River on June 2 to gather recruits and punish the plantations. Aiding him was an expert at freeing slaves--famed abolitionist Harriet Tubman. The remarkable effort successfully rescued about 750 enslaved men, women and children. Only one soldier was killed in the action, which marked a strategy shift in the war that took the fight to civilians. Join author Jeff W. Grigg as he details the fascinating true story that became a legend.

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  • ISBN-13: 9781540210135
  • ISBN-10: 1540210138
  • Publisher: History Press Library Editions
  • Publish Date: October 2014
  • Dimensions: 9 x 6 x 0.38 inches
  • Shipping Weight: 0.76 pounds
  • Page Count: 130

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