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The Deadly Work of Sharpshooters
Cold Harbor Battlefield Park Walking Trail
Adding to the misery of the Union and Confederate soldiers at Cold Harbor was the fear of enemy sharpshooters. Quite often armed with special rifles these marksmen would prey on any unfortunate soldier who appeared ...
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The Deadly Sharpshooters
July 2, 1863 - Second Day
"The sharpshooters also began their deadly work, and the sharp zip - p-i-n-g-g-g - of the spiteful rifle ball, more dangerous than its larger brother, added to our perils."
Capt. G. Carter, U.S.A.
22nd Massachusetts Infantry
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