RE: https://zirk.us/@SmithsonianRoulette/117544912520570584
“In the face of Robert E. Lee's invasion of Maryland, White retreated into Harper's Ferry, West Virginia, and joined Colonel Dixon S. Miles and his large garrison there. ‘White outranked Miles, but he followed military protocol by putting himself under the officer commanding on the scene in a crisis.’ This was an unfortunate decision for White because Miles proved to be incapable of mounting an effective defense of the position. The Battle of Harpers Ferry was fought from a highly disadvantageous position compounded by Miles's numerous strategic mistakes. After he ran up the white flag, one of the last shots mortally wounded Miles. Therefore, White had to carry out the formal surrender of the place.”
@jalefkowit Oof. Then again, why retreat to Harper’s Ferry, which is basically a shooting gallery for any opposing force occupying Maryland Heights or one of the other elevated positions with a commanding view of the town?