...e, they were simply useful from the menacing attitude they held. McClernand's corps occupied the extreme left of the line; A. J. Smith on the right of the railroad, in and across the ravines, on Quimby 's left. The gully nearest the railroad afforded excellent cover, and led to within twenty yards of the enemy's line. Carr's division joined Smith's left, on the railroad, and extended south, alon...