Articles in regional publications that pertain to a wide range of North Carolina-related topics.
The Yankees Have Been Here!: The Story of Brig. Gen. Edward E. Potter's Raid on Greenville, Tarboro, and Rocky Mount, July 19-23, 1863
Record #:
21612
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Abstract:
In July 1863, Union Brigadier General Edward E. Potter raided the towns of Greenville, Rocky Mount, and Tarboro, North Carolina. This article looks at the planning, execution, and fallout from such small actions, which historians have lauded for their importance in weakening the Confederacy's ability to conduct war through psychological and tactical efforts.
Source:
North Carolina Historical Review
(NoCar F251 .N892), Vol. 73 Issue 1, Jan 1996,
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