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Buckner (search for this): chapter 1.46
hree Confederate corps, commanded by Generals Polk, D. H. Hill and Buckner, were withdrawn to the vicinity of Lee and Gordon's mills, on the orce consisted of Polk's Corps, 12,027 strong; D. H. Hill, 11,972; Buckner, 11,029; 150 cannon and 7,500 cavalry. Total, 42,528. It will ision, was to cross at Alexander's bridge, and support Johnson. Buckner's Corps crossed at Tedford's Ford, still nearer the enemy's positiertson's), commanded by General Hood, soon re-enforced Johnson. Buckner, as instructed, marched from Lafayette, and approaching Tedford's e main conflict was as we have described. Preston's Division of Buckner's Corps, and Hood's two divisions, Johnson's and Law's, were drawnst supported his right flank. Longstreet's wing was composed of Buckner's Corps, Hindman's Division of Polk's Corps, Johnson's Division, a effect until told by General Bragg, in person, the next morning. Buckner also was ignorant of the plan, so he states. As late as 8 o'clo
Bushrod Johnson (search for this): chapter 1.46
, General Bragg decided to take the offensive. Bushrod Johnson was ordered to take the iniative with his divison, was to cross at Alexander's bridge, and support Johnson. Buckner's Corps crossed at Tedford's Ford, stilion the Federals might make from that direction. Johnson began the movement early on Friday morning with fouson's), commanded by General Hood, soon re-enforced Johnson. Buckner, as instructed, marched from Lafayette,ision of Buckner's Corps, and Hood's two divisions, Johnson's and Law's, were drawn up in line on the crest of r skirmish line was drawn in. Hood then ordered Johnson to attack, which he did with great energy, and presuckner's Corps, Hindman's Division of Polk's Corps, Johnson's Division, and Hood's and McLaws' Divisions of Lonewart's, Trigg's, Gracie's and Kelly's Brigades and Johnson's Division on his left, with Breckinridge and Forrees. Pushing ahead, keeping his force well in hand, Johnson passed through a wood and entered an open field, ov
D. H. Hill (search for this): chapter 1.46
nfederate corps, commanded by Generals Polk, D. H. Hill and Buckner, were withdrawn to the vicinity ar Dug Gap, and as soon as they had done so, D. H. Hill was ordered to guard the passage in Pigeon m on September 10th, but no collision occurred. Hill made disposition for battle, and Cleburne's batan a hurried retrogade march. As soon as General Hill reported this fact, he was ordered to advand that destruction which a skilled general like Hill, with his impetuous soldiers, could have wroughce consisted of Polk's Corps, 12,027 strong; D. H. Hill, 11,972; Buckner, 11,029; 150 cannon and 7,5 left to Longstreet. Polk's command embraced Hill's Corps, Walker's Reserve Corps and Cheatham's igh rank had no information on the subject. D. H. Hill had been selected to begin the combat, but rtical. Breckinridge was being hard pressed. Hill sent Colquitt's Brigade to receive the pressureery position on that part of the field. General D. H. Hill states that it was half-past 3 when the [3 more...]
Braxton Bragg (search for this): chapter 1.46
he Army of Tennessee, under command of General Braxton Bragg, was withdrawn to the south side of th strong positions, which were left open by General Bragg, but without any apparent object. The eThomas began to move eastward to intercept General Bragg, whom Rosecrans believed to be in full rette, indeed, for the Federal commander that General Bragg did not take in the situation; certainly . Total, 42,528. It will be noted that General Bragg made no effort to destroy either of the seordon's Mills, the bulk of his army, while General Bragg had, as before stated, concentrated his arst sanguinary and obstinate of the war. General Bragg had effectives, located as we have shown, of the Army of Northern Virginia, reached General Bragg about 11 o'clock at night, and stated thatking a total of 50,100. He was advised by General Bragg of his purpose to give battle the followinved no advice to that effect until told by General Bragg, in person, the next morning. Buckner als[7 more...]
Jay (search for this): chapter 1.46
uinary and obstinate of the war. General Bragg had effectives, located as we have shown, not to exceed 38,000 bayonets, 7,500 cavalry and 150 cannon. Rosecrans fronted Chickamauga with Crittenden's Corps, while Thomas with his corps occupied the Chattanooga and Lafayette road to the left of Crittenden, and McCook was at Crawfish Spring. On the morning of the 20th, Forrest was ordered to develop the enemy on the extreme right, and was assured of prompt support. Forrest moved swiftly to Jay's Saw Mill, when he encountered a heavy Federal column, which he boldly attacked and brushed back some five or six hundred yards, where he observed two strong lines in battle array, nearly due west of Reed's Bridge. He sent an officer to headquarters with the information, and requested that his left should be re-enforced. It was now about 10 o'clock A. M. The Federals threw forward a line of skirmishers, and it may be said that this was the overture of the battle of Chickamauga. The
Trigg (search for this): chapter 1.46
ded, save one. Ector's, Wilson's and Walthall's Brigades were sent to the support of General Polk, and encountered an overwhelming force, before which they had to give way with heavy loss. It will, therefore, be seen that after an hour's gallant fighting nothing had been accomplished on the right but the fearful loss of some of the best soldiers of any age. Clayton and Bates had been so cut up they also had to retire and reform. Preston, in the meantime, with his division, Stewart's, Trigg's, Gracie's and Kelly's Brigades and Johnson's Division on his left, with Breckinridge and Forrest on the right, moved forward like a mighty current, and striking the Federals, strongly intrenched around the Brotherton's house, swept them away, and, pressing the advantage, drove the enemy precipitately and headlong to flight. This was the first ray of light to the gallant Confederates. Pushing ahead, keeping his force well in hand, Johnson passed through a wood and entered an open field, o
Deas (search for this): chapter 1.46
shells, the swish of grape-shot, all combined to make a battle scene of unsurpassed grandeur. The wildest enthusiam now took possession of our troops. Hindman's Division dashed forward and carried the enemy's works with an impetuosity never surpassed. The Federals were staggered on every hand, and ran in great disorder, leaving guns in position and thousands of dead and wounded on the field. General Hindman, in his report, pays the highest compliment to Manigault and his brigade, also to Deas and Anderson. Longstreet's wing of the army was now fully engaged, and was handled with skill and judgment, throwing the full force of his troops in concert, while the fight on the right had been made in brigades and divisions. About 12 o'clock one of Forrest's scouts reported that a column of infantry was advancing from the direction of Rossville. With that foresight and promptness which always characterized Forrest, he dashed away with Armstrong's Brigade to meet this new enemy. Gra
Crittenden (search for this): chapter 1.46
retreat. Previous to these events a third corps of Rosecrans' army, under Crittenden, had crossed the Tennessee at Bridgeport, and at the mouth of Battle creek, arated. McCook could only reach Thomas by a march of thirty-five miles, while Crittenden was separated from both, as he moved down the east side of Missionary ridge. as' 14th Corps, 24,072 effective and 72 cannon, in front of Stevens' Gap, and Crittenden's Corps, 13,975 effective and 48 cannon, west of Lee and Gordon's Mills. Totbayonets, 7,500 cavalry and 150 cannon. Rosecrans fronted Chickamauga with Crittenden's Corps, while Thomas with his corps occupied the Chattanooga and Lafayette road to the left of Crittenden, and McCook was at Crawfish Spring. On the morning of the 20th, Forrest was ordered to develop the enemy on the extreme right, and was h the counter movement which had pressed Walker and Forrest back. Thomas and Crittenden's Corps were now in this quarter of the field, where a fiery, fluctuating con
Frank Cheatham (search for this): chapter 1.46
e crossing. Polk's Corps, in the meantime (Hindman's and Cheatham's Divisions) had taken position nearly opposite Lee and Ge fell back. In the meantime events were culminating. Cheatham's Division of Polk's Corps had been ordered from Dalton's Ford to re-enforce Walker. Cheatham hastened to the right and took position astraddle the road from Alexander's Bridge. tely, so frequently and so obstinately contended for, and Cheatham also moved forward in concert. A furious tempest of sho fresh brigades were sent to the support of Cleburne and Cheatham, and the enemy gave way, leaving twelve pieces of cannon,he had driven the Federals more than a mile, where he and Cheatham bivouacked upon their arms. There had been fighting elcommand embraced Hill's Corps, Walker's Reserve Corps and Cheatham's Division of his own corps, while Forrest supported his iddell, while Cleburne pressed forward in the centre, and Cheatham on the left, moved forward like a mighty torrent against
J. N. Kelly (search for this): chapter 1.46
s, Wilson's and Walthall's Brigades were sent to the support of General Polk, and encountered an overwhelming force, before which they had to give way with heavy loss. It will, therefore, be seen that after an hour's gallant fighting nothing had been accomplished on the right but the fearful loss of some of the best soldiers of any age. Clayton and Bates had been so cut up they also had to retire and reform. Preston, in the meantime, with his division, Stewart's, Trigg's, Gracie's and Kelly's Brigades and Johnson's Division on his left, with Breckinridge and Forrest on the right, moved forward like a mighty current, and striking the Federals, strongly intrenched around the Brotherton's house, swept them away, and, pressing the advantage, drove the enemy precipitately and headlong to flight. This was the first ray of light to the gallant Confederates. Pushing ahead, keeping his force well in hand, Johnson passed through a wood and entered an open field, over which the Federals
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