Wilson's raid -- The road to Columbus -- Gathering darkness on the Chattahoochee -- Conflict of the horizon : week one -- The enemy approaches : week two -- Time runs out -- The battle begins : Crawford and Uchee Creek -- The fight for the city bridge -- The lost brigade -- The stage is set -- The night attack : assault on Fort 3 -- The night attack : "A speedy journey to Hell" -- The night attack : "Then commenced the rough and tumble fight" -- The night attack : the battle concludes -- The conflagration begins -- Laid in ruins -- Evacuation of Columbus -- Aftermath.