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On July 20, 1864, the 33d N.J. regiment of Jones’ brigade was sent to high ground 500 yards in front of Geary’s division of the 20th A.C. on Collier Road to establish and support a battery position. The regiment had scarcely reached the hill when Scott’s brigade of Loring’s division, moving toward the main line of the 20th Corps, struck in a surprise attack. Despite efforts to hold the hill, the 33d N.J. was driven back to the road, and its state flag, a blue banner, was seized by John Abernathy of the 27th Alabama regiment. Scott’s assault began the critical struggle centered at Collier’s Mill.
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