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Batteries F & G Traditional Geocache

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Hidden : 10/1/2017
Difficulty:
2 out of 5
Terrain:
1.5 out of 5

Size: Size:   micro (micro)

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Geocache Description:

Thank You For Seeking Out This Geocache! It Is Part of the 2017-2018 Berea Chamber of Commerce GeoTour. To complete the GeoTour and earn your souvenir, visit www.BereaChamber.com to access your Expedition Guide and instructions.


You are searching for a micro. BYOP. Log sheet only. Please place it back where you found it so it doesn't grow "legs" and walk off.

At this location, you are standing on a large historical battlefield of the Civil War. The church close by, had been built and has remained standing since 1852, only ten years before a strategic Confederate battle of the Civil War took place at this site.The church suddenly became a field hospital for the wounded and dying during the battle. If you look closely, you can still see the artillery impacts upon its exterior.

Batteries F & G of Michigan's First Light Artillery went into action here on August 29, 1862. They were the only Union artillery on the field of battle. Despite inadequate training and ammunition, they provided accurate fire that helped drive back the Confederates "with admirable effect." Early on August 30, the batteries defended the initial Union battle line. During successive Union withdrawals, the guns served as rallying points or as the rear guard. Seven of the eight guns were brought off the field in the last Federal withdrawal. In the final chaotic retreat, lacking infantry support and ammunition, the seven also fell into enemy hands. Reported losses were 7 killed, 12 wounded, and 65 captured. The two batteries later fought during the Vicksburg and Atlanta campaigns and at the battle of Nashville.

Additional Hints (Decrypt)

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Decryption Key

A|B|C|D|E|F|G|H|I|J|K|L|M
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N|O|P|Q|R|S|T|U|V|W|X|Y|Z

(letter above equals below, and vice versa)