9th Battalion Louisiana Infantry: in the Battle of Baton Rouge and Siege of Port Hudson - Paperback

by Michael Dan Jones (Author)

This is the history of the 9th Battalion Louisiana Infantry which fought at the Battle of Baton Rouge and the Siege of Port Hudson, Louisiana in the War for Southern Independence. The unit took part in the famous charge of Allen's Brigade at Baton Rouge. The men of the unit were fighting in defense of their own home area since most were from East Baton Rouge and nearby parishes.