“They Only Wanted a Leader—There Was No More Wavering or Fear”
New in April 2026
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17m
Captain Charles W. Kennedy's letter from the Bayou Teche Campaign vividly describes the Battle of Fort Bisland, capturing fear, courage, and leadership in combat—and revealing how one decisive moment turned wavering men into determined fighters. Here's what he wrote.
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