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- Streight's_Raid abstract "Streight's Raid took place from 19 April to 3 May 1863 in northern Alabama. It was led by Colonel Abel D. Streight, whose goal was to destroy parts of the Western and Atlantic railroad, which was supplying the Confederate Army of Tennessee. The raid was poorly supplied and planned, and ended with the defeat and capture of Streight and his men at Cedar Bluff, Alabama by Confederate General Nathan Bedford Forrest. Streight was additionally hindered by locals throughout his march, while pursued by Forrest, who had the advantage of home territory and the sympathy and aid of the local populace, most famously Emma Sansom.The actual capture of Streight's forces was achieved by a clever ruse, when Forrest paraded his much smaller force back and forth in front of Streight, convincing Streight that he was opposed by a superior force. After surrendering and being informed of the deception Streight reputedly demanded his arms back for a proper fight, a request cheerfully declined by Forrest.This unsuccessful raid was coordinated with the more famous Grierson's Raid, partially as a feint to confuse the Confederate forces.Abel Streight was a book publisher in Indianapolis, Indiana. He was commissioned Colonel of the 51st Indiana Volunteer Infantry Brigade on September 4, 1861.".
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- Streight's_Raid comment "Streight's Raid took place from 19 April to 3 May 1863 in northern Alabama. It was led by Colonel Abel D. Streight, whose goal was to destroy parts of the Western and Atlantic railroad, which was supplying the Confederate Army of Tennessee. The raid was poorly supplied and planned, and ended with the defeat and capture of Streight and his men at Cedar Bluff, Alabama by Confederate General Nathan Bedford Forrest.".
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