Sentence examples for union lines from inspiring English sources

As the fighting raged, riding south Thomas found a line of Confederate troops moving north behind the Union lines, a stunning development.

Above all, the bill's ninth section declared "forever free of their servitude" all rebel-owned slaves who had escaped to Union lines or who lived in all territories currently or subsequently held by Union troops.

Meanwhile, two miles to the north, Cheatham's troops had broken through the Union lines at the Georgia railroad.

They broke through the Union lines, which proceeded to crumble.

Nevertheless, as the new year dawned, the Union lines remained.

In the confusion Washington escaped to the Union lines.

The commissioners first sought to cross the Union lines for their meeting on Jan . 29

Confederate cavalry was constantly probing for weakness in the Union lines.

As he flew down the Union lines of the battlefield, Confederates tried to shoot him.

General Pickett led a final assault -- known as Pickett's charge -- on the Union lines.

Soon, though, he began hearing of slaves making their way to the Union lines and freedom.