...eft, the purpose being to wheel the whole line towards the left. At length, between 9 and 10 o'clock, final orders were received to begin the battle. Breckinridge advanced, and, together with Helm 's Brigade, became furiously engaged with a force behind strong breastworks. Forward dashed the Alabamians and Kentuckians, under a most murderous fire, enfilading as well as front, that shattered t...