35th Regiment, North Carolina Troops Company F, Union County Redwine Beauregards
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Field Report Battle of Secessionville November 7-9, 2008
	This is an annual reenactment of the Battle of Secessionville to honor the men that fought on both sides on June 16, 1862. The battle was joined in the early morning hours with roughly 3400 Federals troops arrayed against 800 Confederates. After only 4 hours of combat, the Federals counted 107 dead of roughly 675 total casualties and the Confederates sustained almost 210 casualties and 52 that gave their lives in defense of the fort. If the Confederacy had lost the day, Charleston would have been largely undefended and the North would have cut the Atlantic Coast Line Railroad. The members of the 35^th Regiment were honored to be part of this time of reflection and remembrance of this event in American history.
After a long journey, the 35^th Regiment arrived to assist in the defense of Charleston, SC. The Federals had in deed moved south and were intent to take the fort near Charleston. The goal after taking the fort was to sever the rail lines and open the way for an attack from the sea on Charleston. We camped on the field near the majestic Boone Hall Plantation. There was not a cloud in the sky as we pitched our tents. There was also little shade to be found but we managed well enough. There were a great many sutlers that had decided to camp as well. Each sutler had a great many things for sale under the shade of the oak trees. The women of the 35^th Regiment seemed to really enjoy the opportunity to visit the various sutlers. Meanwhile the men prepared for battle as word was sent down that scouts had seen the Federals a short distance away. We struck out for the fort. Along the way we met up with some fine soldiers from Georgia. We were tasked with holding the right flank of the fort adjacent to one of the many cannons. We captured or pushed back the Federals that made it over the parapet and commenced to lay down significant fire on the enemy pausing only to let the cannon shake the earth and thin the ranks of those arrayed against us. The assembled crowds enjoyed the display and commented afterwards that we appeared too joyful as we engaged in our grisly task. Having completed our defense of the fort, we ended the weekend with a much needed furlough for everyone. Captain R.M. "Jack" Flagg 35th Regiment, North Carolina Troops, Company F, Union County, Redwine Beauregards