...General Sherman), and not to his adversary. On page 32, General Sherman, gives the impression that the position in front of Dalton was very strong, and he says in his report (page 73): To strike Dalton in front was impracticable, as it was covered by an inaccessible ridge. This ridge covered the left flank, not the front, and terminated but two miles north of the position, which was east of the ...