The Battle of Aiken was a significant event during the American Civil War that took place on February 10th, 1865 in South Carolina. The battle involved Union forces led by General William Tecumseh Sherman and Confederate troops under General Joseph E. Johnston. Despite being outnumbered, the Confederates were able to hold off the Union advance for several hours before retreating. The Battle of Aiken is considered a strategic victory for the Confederacy as it delayed Sherman's march towards North Carolina.
By Gouverneur Morris · First published 1835 · Genre: Humor, Satire, Historical Fiction