This document offers a detailed account of a controversial engagement between Union and Confederate forces during the American Civil War. Written by Carl Schurz, a Union general who served in the conflict, the report provides valuable insights into the strategy and tactics employed by both sides, as well as the political and social context of the battle. A must-read for anyone interested in the history of the American Civil War.

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