Tuesday, September 7, 2021

In 1864, drunken soldiers caused a deadly fracas in Elmira, N.Y.

The so-called Battle of Chemung occurred on Feb. 24, 1864, in Elmira, N.Y. It was indirectly related to the Civil War – and did not involve Confederate troops. Books and newspaper accounts over the years detailed deadly fights between  soldiers, including alcohol-fueled cavalry troopers from Michigan who were in town. A 1923 article called it a “real battle between two heavily armed forces resulting in the killing and wounding of many of the combatants." Civilians were among the casualties -- Article

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