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Shenandoah (United States) (search for this): chapter 3.18
ndon his prescribed line of march, by reason of the impracticable character of the Fodderstack road, and acting under orders from Lieutenant-General Ewell, I resumed the march, and bivouacked about one and a half miles north of Flint Hill, having marched about fifteen miles. On the 12th of June, having received orders to proceed in advance of the other divisions of the corps, my command crossed the Blue Ridge, through Chester Gap, passed through Front Royal, forded both forks of the Shenandoah river, and halted for a few hours near Cedarville. Here the Lieutenant-General fully unfolded his immediate plan of action to me, which was in brief as follows, orders being given me to proceed at once, and in accordance with this plan to the execution of my part of it: The main features of the plan were the simultaneous attack of Winchester and Berryville; the subsequent attack of Martinsburg, and the immediate entrance into Maryland, via Williamsport, or any other point near there which
Alabama (Alabama, United States) (search for this): chapter 3.18
ld be soon, and which would strike this portion of the enemy's force on the flank before it could overpower Doles. At this moment Doles' brigade occupied the open plain between the Middletown road and the foot of the ridge before spoken of. The Alabama brigade, with a wide interval between it and Doles, extended from this plain up the slope of the ridge and over its summit. Iverson's brigade extended from the summit down the western or right slope of the ridge. Daniel's brigade supported Ivender from the left of the hill, and was subjected to a heavy artillery fire in return. Iverson's brigade attacked handsomely, but suffered very heavily from the enemy's musketry fire from behind a stone wall along the crest of the ridge. The Alabama brigade went into action in some confusion, and with only three of its regiments, the Sixth, Twelfth and Twenty-sixth, the Fifth having been retained by my order, and for reasons explained to Colonel O'Neal, the Third having been permitted by Co
Orange Court House (Virginia, United States) (search for this): chapter 3.18
t a part in that campaign. We are sure that many inquirers after the truth of history will thank us for giving (for the first time) to the world this report of the accomplished soldier, whose gallantry and skill won for him so high a reputation, and whose death on the field at Winchester was lamented as a sad loss to the army, and to the Confederacy. We hope hereafter to publish others of the more important reports of this great campaign.] Report.headquarters Rodes' division, Orange C. H., 1863. Lt. Col. A. S. Pendleton, A. A. General Second Army Corps: Colonel — In compliance with orders, I have the honor here — with to submit a report of the operations of this division during the period which elapsed from the breaking up of camp at Grace church, in Caroline county, to its return to the Rappahannock waters. During this period the division was organized as follows: Daniel's North Carolina brigade, commanded by Brigadier-General Junius Daniel, composed of the followin
National (Maryland, United States) (search for this): chapter 3.18
The other — an extremely feeble attack — was repelled by a few of General Doles' men. The road being entirely clear behind us for four or five miles, at 3 1/2 P. M. we resumed the march, and proceeded, without annoyance or delay, across the mountain, by Montery Springs, to Waynesburg. Reaching Hagerstown next day, the division rested there, without serious disturbance until the evening of the 11th, when it was moved through, and about one and a quarter miles west of Hagerstown, on the National road. Here, during the 13th, 14th and 15th, battle was again, and eagerly by my division, offered to the enemy. During these three days my division occupied the extreme left of the line of battle. Nothing of importance occurred here except a brisk attack of the enemy's skirmishers (after being reinforced), and his cavalry, upon Ramseur's sharpshooters. This attack was made late on the afternoon of the 14th of July, after the withdrawal of nearly all the artillery, and of all the main li
Winchester, Va. (Virginia, United States) (search for this): chapter 3.18
reputation, and whose death on the field at Winchester was lamented as a sad loss to the army, and of the plan were the simultaneous attack of Winchester and Berryville; the subsequent attack of Marthe two other divisions of the corps reduced Winchester. To enable me to carry out this plan the be to cut off the retreat of the enemy towards Winchester. The infantry, save one brigade, without beat route, and later that he had gone towards Winchester. I followed him to Summit Point, where we be night the enemy had continued his march to Winchester, whither I ordered the only force of cavalrynd annoy him. Not having heard anything from Winchester, though I had dispatched several couriers tomy general instructions, and turning towards Winchester. The reflection that should my division be information as to the progress of events at Winchester, and about the same time learned that Generamed the march up the Valley. Bivouacking at Winchester one night, the next afternoon found us, afte
Gettysburg (Pennsylvania, United States) (search for this): chapter 3.18
nd bivouacking at Heidlersburg after a march of at least twenty-two miles. Gettysburg. On the 1st of July, in pursuance of the order to rejoin the army, the div Middletown, and hearing that Lieutenant-General Hill's corps was moving upon Gettysburg, by order of General Ewell the head of the column was turned in that directio that by keeping along the wooded ridge on the left side of which the town of Gettysburg is situated, I could strike the force of the enemy, with which General Hill'sl never be exhibited by any other troops in the service. By their conduct at Gettysburg, I claim to have won the expression from the General commanding the army, whohy of all praise. Many valuable lives were lost during the bloody fight at Gettysburg, among them Colonel Christie, already mentioned; Lieutenant-Colonel D. R. E. The appendix marked A will show the strength and the loss of each brigade at Gettysburg. Appendix B will show the general, field and staff officers who were present
Martinsburg (West Virginia, United States) (search for this): chapter 3.18
er and Berryville; the subsequent attack of Martinsburg, and the immediate entrance into Maryland, erryville, then to advance without delay on Martinsburg, and thence proceed to Maryland, there to ahe division was again put in motion towards Martinsburg. General Jenkins had already proceeded in ed prisoners, and drove the balance towards Martinsburg. These facts I learned on the next day. or a few moments between proceeding towards Martinsburg, in accordance with my general instructionss to turn back, determined me to push on to Martinsburg as rapidly as possible, which I did, reachi very fatiguing march of nineteen miles. Martinsburg. Arriving in the field before MartinsburMartinsburg, ahead of the troops, I found General Jenkins, with his command, before the enemy, skirmishing wie to seize the principal roads leading into Martinsburg, I feel certain that I would have captured regiment, the Sixth Alabama, as a guard at Martinsburg, and ordering the pioneers of the division [1 more...]
Chambersburg, Pa. (Pennsylvania, United States) (search for this): chapter 3.18
were purchased and sent back. I may as well mention here that at Williamsport, Hagerstown, Chambersburg, &c., large quantities of such articles as were suitable for Government use were obtained by o the effect that the division should, on the 19th, resume its march, and move slowly towards Chambersburg, until the division of General Johnson had crossed the Potomac. Accordingly on the 19th it weutenant-General Ewell accompanying me. General Jenkins had, in the mean time, advanced to Chambersburg, where he was ordered to remain until my division came up, which he failed to do, because of e corps. Resuming its march on the 24th, the division made fourteen miles, passing through Chambersburg, which had been reoccupied by General Jenkins that morning, and bivouacked on the Conococheagolonel Battle commanding, was left in the town as a guard for the people, property, &c. At Chambersburg the division of General Johnson joined mine, and the two, moving on slowly without noteworthy
Fairfield, Pa. (Pennsylvania, United States) (search for this): chapter 3.18
's and Ramseur's brigades making the front line, and extending from the left of the centre of the town along one of its principal streets, and out on the road to Fairfield. The second line, composed of the brigades of Daniel and O'Neal, extended along the railroad, about 200 yards in rear, and considerably to the right of the firsneral Iverson for the handsome and prompt manner in which this affair was managed. On the night of the 4th we began to fall back towards Hagerstown, by way of Fairfield, bivouacking on the night of the 5th, after a most wearisome march in mud and rain, two miles west of Fairfield. On the morning of the 6th my division becameFairfield. On the morning of the 6th my division became the rear guard of the army, and early in the morning was attacked by the enemy's skirmishers, deployed over a line extending entirely across the valley, and therefore fully one and a half or two miles long. Later it was attacked from the Emmetsburg road. The morning attack was sharply repulsed by General Daniel's skirmishers on
Sperryville (Virginia, United States) (search for this): chapter 3.18
he hottest of summer days, the excitement of a threatened battle, and the night march of four or five miles, damaged the division seriously. Its marches had been admirable up to the time of reaching Front Royal, but for some days after that the men were broken down, and therefore straggled. Fortunately the marches during this period were quite short. Continuing the march leisurely, resting near Luray a day or two, the division arrived at Madison courthouse, by way of Thornton's Gap and Sperryville, on the 29th of July. In concluding what I have to say about this campaign, I beg leave to call attention to the heroes of it, the men who day by day sacrificed self on the altar of freedom, those barefooted North Carolinians, Georgians and Alabamians, who, with bloody and swollen feet, kept to their ranks, day after day, for weeks. When the division reached Darkesville, near one-half of the men and many officers were barefooted, and fully one-fourth had been so since we crossed the B
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