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Reynold (search for this): chapter 1.46
nes 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 conflict became warm and was maintained with pertinacity on both sides. Forrest drove back the Federal line until it formed a junction with McCook's Corps and Reynold's Division of Thomas' Corps. The battle thus far had been confined to an arena scarcely a mile and a half in length, the whole face of which was an undulating plateau covered with an oak forest and dense undergrowth. The Federals had thrown up earthworks, from which they now poured forth a hot torrent of musketry fire, as well as grape, canister and shell from numerous batteries. The attacking Confederate force thus far consisted of two small cavalry divisions, about 3,000 rifles and
Law (search for this): chapter 1.46
with four brigades, while Forrest covered his flanks and front. Forrest came in contact with the Federal cavalry at Keller's Mill and pressed them back to Reed's bridge, where there was sharp fighting before the infantry arrived. Two brigades (Law's and Robertson's), commanded by General Hood, soon re-enforced Johnson. Buckner, as instructed, marched from Lafayette, and approaching Tedford's and Dalton's Fords, late in the afternoon, seized the hills commanding both fords, where he plant more than a mile, where he and Cheatham bivouacked upon their arms. There had been fighting elsewhere, also, although the 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 drawn up in line on the crest of a ridge about a thousand yards east of Vinyard's house from early morning until about 4 P. M., when their skirmish line was drawn in. Hood then ordered Johnson to attack, which he did with great energy
Ector (search for this): chapter 1.46
fronted by an enormous force, withdrew and reformed. In the meantime Helm's Brigade had been equally cut up, and the situation seemed critical. Breckinridge was being hard pressed. Hill sent Colquitt's Brigade to receive the pressure, but the noble Georgians came quickly under a most destructive fire from the front and flank that killed or wounded more than a third of the fellows, while Colquitt fell mortally wounded. Every field officer in the brigade was killed or wounded, 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
Douglas F. Forrest (search for this): chapter 1.46
th possessing equal strategy with Jackson and Forrest. The Japanese soldiers are being spoken ofy on Friday morning with four brigades, while Forrest covered his flanks and front. Forrest cameme right, and was assured of prompt support. Forrest moved swiftly to Jay's Saw Mill, when he enco and sixteen guns, was sent to the support of Forrest, but about this time Forrest discovered that counter movement which had pressed Walker and Forrest back. Thomas and Crittenden's Corps were nowd Cheatham's Division of his own corps, while Forrest supported his right flank. Longstreet's wight and promptness which always characterized Forrest, he dashed away with Armstrong's Brigade to mbatteries, was pushing on to relieve Thomas. Forrest, with his small force, became quickly engagedr advantage, and the right began to give way. Forrest, who had been guarding the extreme flank, seere huddled in Chattanooga in great disorder. Forrest urged an advance, and, because of the failure[9 more...]
Manigault (search for this): chapter 1.46
dust and smoke, the bursting of 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 Bri
Sheridan (search for this): chapter 1.46
Law's, were drawn up in line on the crest of a ridge about a thousand yards east of Vinyard's house from early morning until about 4 P. M., when their skirmish line was drawn in. Hood then ordered Johnson to attack, which he did with great energy, and pressed the Federals back to the Chattanooga road, and thus matters stood the night of the 20th. General Rosecrans, in his report of this battle, states that the whole Federal army was brought squarely into action, save two brigades of Sheridan's Division and Mitchell's Cavalry. On the other hand, only about half of the Confederate forces were engaged, not exceeding 9,000,000 bayonets. Why they were not put into action we are unable to comprehend, because they could have been used to good advantage. Breckinridge, with 4,000 men, and Hindman, with 5, 6000, also those of Preston's Brigade, were suffered to remain idle during the entire day. Lieutenant-General Longstreet, of the Army of Northern Virginia, reached General Brag
Longstreet (search for this): chapter 1.46
n's Brigade, were suffered to remain idle during the entire day. Lieutenant-General Longstreet, of the Army of Northern Virginia, reached General Bragg about 11 ohe command of the right was assigned to General Polk, and that of the left to Longstreet. Polk's command embraced Hill's Corps, Walker's Reserve Corps and Cheatham's Division of his own corps, while Forrest supported his right flank. Longstreet's wing was composed of Buckner's Corps, Hindman's Division of Polk's Corps, Johnson's Division, and Hood's and McLaws' Divisions of Longstreet's Corps. Notwithstanding the arrangements as told to General Longstreet, several officers of high ranGeneral Longstreet, several officers of high rank had no information on the subject. D. H. Hill had been selected to begin the combat, but received no advice to that effect until told by General Bragg, in person, ighest 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 judg
Lafayatte McLaws (search for this): chapter 1.46
, and Hindman, with 5, 6000, also those of Preston's Brigade, were suffered to remain idle during the entire day. Lieutenant-General Longstreet, of the Army of Northern Virginia, reached General Bragg about 11 o'clock at night, and stated that McLaws' Division of his corps was marching from Catooso Station, thus increasing Bragg's force 4,600, making a total of 50,100. He was advised by General Bragg of his purpose to give battle the following day, September 21, and that he had arranged his d Hill's Corps, Walker's Reserve Corps and Cheatham's Division of his own corps, while Forrest supported his right flank. Longstreet's wing was composed of Buckner's Corps, Hindman's Division of Polk's Corps, Johnson's Division, and Hood's and McLaws' Divisions of Longstreet's Corps. Notwithstanding the arrangements as told to General Longstreet, several officers of high rank had no information on the subject. D. H. Hill had been selected to begin the combat, but received no advice to tha
Clayton (search for this): chapter 1.46
nded more than a third of the fellows, while Colquitt fell mortally wounded. Every field officer in the brigade was killed or wounded, 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 t
R. C. Wood (search for this): chapter 1.46
ment performed valiant services, and lost a large number of gallant officers and men. Among the killed was the gallant and always to be lamented Major Loudoun Butler. In the meantime Wood's Brigade pushed forward upon the southern angle of the breastworks in its front, but, having to cross an open field swept by an oblique fire, was repulsed with fearful loss, leaving over 600 killed and wounded in ten minutes time. Deshler was then thrown forward to fill the gap left by the repulse of Wood, and before he had fairly begun his charge, a three-inch shell passed through his body. Cleburne, finding that he was confronted by an enormous force, withdrew and reformed. In the meantime Helm's Brigade had been equally cut up, and the situation seemed critical. Breckinridge was being hard pressed. Hill sent Colquitt's Brigade to receive the pressure, but the noble Georgians came quickly under a most destructive fire from the front and flank that killed or wounded more than a third
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