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The Daily Dispatch: October 27, 1864., [Electronic resource], The battle of Strasburg. (search)
ershaw's division; then Pegram, stretching across the pike, then Ramseur; then Kershaw; and then Gordon, with Rosser off to the left, with a gap of a hole between them. Rosser was forced back by the thing remained in statu quo until about half-past 3 or 4 P. M., when the enemy suddenly attacked Gordon, Kershaw and Ramseur. Gordon's division, notwithstanding his efforts, soon broke. Kershaw's anGordon's division, notwithstanding his efforts, soon broke. Kershaw's and Ramseur's divisions were fighting well; but soon followed the example of Gordon's division. Five or six guns in the rear were immediately driven back when the line broke, and placed on a high hill,Gordon's division. Five or six guns in the rear were immediately driven back when the line broke, and placed on a high hill, where, with no aid from the infantry, who were flying in every direction, they kept the enemy at bay for an hour or more. Having exhausted their ammunition, they were compelled to withdraw. By rey's brigade, was killed, and Colonel Moody, commanding a brigade, shot in the arm. Major-General Gordon distinguished himself greatly. Indeed, he was in command of the army on the field, and e