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cavalry and pushed down the road in pursuit as the flanking force swept in from behind. Many of the Rebel troopers were able to push their way past the Union flanking force and escape, but many homeguards, conscripts, and militia were pinned in town. Colonel
Montgomery was captured while attempting to flee to the Chipola River bridge. His escaping cavalry took up positions on the other shore and were able to deter the Union forces from crossing the bridge.
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Colonel Benjamin B. Sample of the Fifth Florida Calvary Battalion rallied his men and managed a counter attack against the advancing Unions. During the attack, a bullet tore through his cheek, but he managed to flee across the Chipola River Bridge. Being a veteran of several battles in
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