Confederate General Felix Zellicoffer wanted to show himself to the enemy. To accomplish this goal, he wore a white raincoat. However, he forgot a vital piece of equipment that would allow him to see the Federals: his eyeglasses.
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Sunday, December 6, 2009
Civil War Screw-Up: Missing Vital Gear
Clint Johnson's Civil War Blunders chronicles the lack of judgment that some leaders displayed.
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