Archive for 10. February 2009

A GOOD MARKSMAN.–

The effectiveness of the batteries is proverbial. While advancing on Resaca, when Sweeney’s division was on the right and in reserve, Captain Arndt’s Michigan battery was wheeled into position.

“Do you see that house?” said the captain, addressing one of his gunners, and pointing to a building a mile away.

“I do, captain,” was the response.

“Can you hit it?”

“Yes, sir.”

The piece was levelled, the lanyard drawn, and the chimney of the house fell with a crash!

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