The Battle of Belfast began in the afternoon of December 17th, when the Confederates were given orders by the British High Command to take Belfast from the Irish. Fighting for the first day consisted of cannon fire between the two forces. The second day encompassed infantry assaults against the fortified position of the Irish. On the final day, a Cavalry Charge was made by the Confederate forces, which routed the Irish from their positions, and ultimately, Belfast.
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