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Domestic News
July 21, 1864
Litchfield Enquirer
Litchfield, Litchfield County, Connecticut
What is this article about?
During the Union advance on Resaca, Capt. Arndt's Michigan battery demonstrated its accuracy by destroying a house chimney from a mile away, showcasing the effectiveness of Sherman's artillery feared by rebels.
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The effectiveness of our batteries is proved by the rebels having a holy horror of them.
While advancing on Resaca, when Sweeny's division was on the right and in reserve. Capt. Arndt's Michigan battery was wheeled into position. "Do you see that house?" said the captain, addressing one of the gunners, and pointing to a building a mile away. "I do, captain," was the response. "Can you hit it?" "Yes, sir." The piece was leveled, the lanyard drawn, and the chimney of the house fell with a crash! Any of Sherman's batteries could have done the same thing.
While advancing on Resaca, when Sweeny's division was on the right and in reserve. Capt. Arndt's Michigan battery was wheeled into position. "Do you see that house?" said the captain, addressing one of the gunners, and pointing to a building a mile away. "I do, captain," was the response. "Can you hit it?" "Yes, sir." The piece was leveled, the lanyard drawn, and the chimney of the house fell with a crash! Any of Sherman's batteries could have done the same thing.
What sub-type of article is it?
Military
What keywords are associated?
Resaca Advance
Michigan Battery
Artillery Accuracy
Sherman Batteries
Rebels
What entities or persons were involved?
Capt. Arndt
Sweeny
Where did it happen?
Resaca
Domestic News Details
Primary Location
Resaca
Key Persons
Capt. Arndt
Sweeny
Outcome
chimney of house destroyed from a mile away
Event Details
While advancing on Resaca with Sweeny's division in reserve, Capt. Arndt's Michigan battery positioned and a gunner accurately hit a house chimney a mile distant, proving artillery effectiveness feared by rebels; any of Sherman's batteries could do the same.