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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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.
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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Pages: 128
Publisher: Arcadia Publishing Inc.
Imprint: The History Press
Series: Civil War Series
Publication Date: 28th October 2014
State: South Carolina
Illustration Note: 100% Mono
ISBN: 9781626194748
Format: Paperback
BISACs: HISTORY / United States / Civil War Period (1850-1877) SOCIAL SCIENCE / Ethnic Studies / African American Studies HISTORY / United States / State & Local / South (AL, AR, FL, GA, KY, LA, MS, NC, SC, TN, VA, WV)
Author Bio
Jeff W. Grigg is a resident of Green Pond, South Carolina, just a few miles from Combahee Ferry. He is a member of the Civil War Fortification Study Group, a group dedicated to the preservation and interpretation of Civil War earthen fortifications. He has served on the board of directors and as vice-president of the Colleton Country Historical and Preservation Society. He also served on the board of directors of the South Carolina Battleground Trust.
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.
Pages: 128
Publisher: Arcadia Publishing Inc.
Imprint: The History Press
Series: Civil War Series
Publication Date: 28th October 2014
State: South Carolina
Illustrations Note: 100% Mono
ISBN: 9781626194748
Format: Paperback
BISACs: HISTORY / United States / Civil War Period (1850-1877) SOCIAL SCIENCE / Ethnic Studies / African American Studies HISTORY / United States / State & Local / South (AL, AR, FL, GA, KY, LA, MS, NC, SC, TN, VA, WV)
Jeff W. Grigg is a resident of Green Pond, South Carolina, just a few miles from Combahee Ferry. He is a member of the Civil War Fortification Study Group, a group dedicated to the preservation and interpretation of Civil War earthen fortifications. He has served on the board of directors and as vice-president of the Colleton Country Historical and Preservation Society. He also served on the board of directors of the South Carolina Battleground Trust.
