Consisting of former Confederate soldiers , the experienced White League troops routed Longstreet 's army .
Former Confederate General James A. Longstreet , with 3,000 African American militia and 400 Metropolitan police , made a counterattack on the 8,000 White League troops .
Consisting of former Confederate soldiers , the experienced White League troops routed General 's army .
Former Confederate General James A. Longstreet , with 3,000 African American militia and 400 Metropolitan police , made a counterattack on the 8,000 White League troops .