Battle of Nashville. |
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taking some prisoners.
And now, giving a hand to Smith's left, Wood's corps resumed its advance; carrying by assault Hood's entire line of defenses, taking several guns and 500 prisoners, and forcing the enemy back to a new position at the foot of Harpeth hills.
Schofield, meantime, had been sent up on Smith's right, so as to enable our cavalry to operate freely on the enemy's flank and rear; and, moving rapidly, had come into action just before night.
Steedman had gained a little more ground on our extreme left.
And now our line was readjusted: Wilson's cavalry on our extreme right; Schofield next; then Smith in the center, with Wood on his left; Steedman still farther in that direction, but less advanced.
The day's work had given us 16 guns, 1,200 prisoners, many small arms, and 40 wagons; while our losses had been light.
Never had men fought with more alacrity or
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