Daring and Suffering in a Civil War Secret Expedition
A dramatic 1962 Atlanta article recounts a perilous Civil War mission, detailing a secret journey into enemy territory, a capture, a brutal pursuit, and the fate of the expedition’s leader. The piece admires bold, tragic sacrifice and reflects on the courageous actions of a handful of men under extreme odds.
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The Andrews Raid on Big Shanty Deepens Civil War Lore
A vivid, retrospect narrative recounts James J. Andrews leading an audacious 1862 railroad raid through Marietta and Big Shanty toward Chattanooga. It details the planning, disguise, near misses, and the daring engine seizure, with soldiers and spies, including Ky. native Andrews, capturing a freight train under enemy guards and navigating swift, dangerous travel toward Mitchel’s forces.
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