A History of Assam c20.25

c20.25

"On approaching the defences, the assailants were saluted by a heavy fire, which brought down half the leading division and caused a momentary check: a couple of shells and a round or two of grape having been thrown in, the column again advanced and the stockade was escaladed and carried by the right wing of the 57th Regiment, under Captain Martin, supported by the 46th.