The Combahee River Raid: Harriet Tubman & Lowcountry Liberation

by Jeff W. Grigg

In 1863, the Union was unable to adequately fill its black regiments. In an attempt to remedy that, Colonel James Montgomery led a raid up the Combahee River on June 2 to gather recruits and punish the plantations. Aiding him was an expert at freeing slaves--famed abolitionist Harriet Tubman. The remarkable effort successfully rescued about 750 enslaved men, women and children. Only one soldier was killed in the action, which marked a strategy shift in the war that took the fight to civilians. Join author Jeff W. Grigg as he details the fascinating true story that became a legend.

Genres: History

130 pages, Hardcover

Published October 28, 2014

Reviews

[Elizabeth Cobbs · Rating 4 out of 5]

I ultimately did not agree with Grigg's interpretation, but I appreciated greatly his careful compilation and investigation of the facts. Must reading for people interested in Harriet Tubman!