...n from the command of the Army of the Tennessee, and, as many thought, the downfall of the Confederacy. General Maury's request for a different post was answered with an assignment to the Army of Fredericksburg , under General Holmes, at Brooke's Station. After the victory of Manassas, both armies lay quiescent for many months. General Maury had had no opportunity for active service when, in February, 18...