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3 unusual facts about Colton Greene


Colton Greene

At Ditch Bayou Greene attempted unsuccessfully to delay Union forces that were approaching Lake Village, and then he withdrew to nearby Parker's Landing.

It was hoped these guns could be used to attack the Federal arsenal in St. Louis, however the captains arrived with their artillery too late to help in the effort, and the cannon were captured by Union troops.

General Colton

Colton Greene, a Confederate general during the American Civil War



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