The U.S. Raid on Pollard, Alabama: December 13-19, 1864.

The article discusses a little-known raid on Pollard, Alabama during the Civil War. The raid was carried out by a diverse force of Union soldiers, including Black regiments, and aimed to destroy Confederate stores and disrupt supply lines. The raid resulted in the burning of the town and reports of atrocities committed by both sides. The article sheds light on the contributions of Black soldiers in the Gulf South region, which have often been overlooked by historians. [Extracted from the article]