. The pictorial history of the great Civil War: its causes, origin, conduct and results; embracing full and authentic accounts of its battles by land and sea, with graphic descriptions of heroic deeds achieved by armies and individuals; narratives of personal adventure; thrilling incidents; daring exploits; wonderful escapes; life in camp, field, and hospital; adventures at sea; blockade life, etc., etc.; containing carefully prepared biographies of the leading generals and naval commanders of both the North and the South / by John Laird Wilson . intense. On the 14th, the weather moderatedcons
. The pictorial history of the great Civil War: its causes, origin, conduct and results; embracing full and authentic accounts of its battles by land and sea, with graphic descriptions of heroic deeds achieved by armies and individuals; narratives of personal adventure; thrilling incidents; daring exploits; wonderful escapes; life in camp, field, and hospital; adventures at sea; blockade life, etc., etc.; containing carefully prepared biographies of the leading generals and naval commanders of both the North and the South / by John Laird Wilson . intense. On the 14th, the weather moderatedconsiderably. In both camps the ut-most activity prevailed. It was evidentthat both armies were fully preparedfor a great test struggle. Thomas con-vened his coips-commanders; and aplan of battle was discussed and agreedupon. The left flank of the enem)was his weak point. It was the gen-eral conviction that the point was vul-neiable—that it could be turned. Itwas resolved, therefore, to make afeigned attack against Hoods right,and to follow it by. an effective blowagainst the left. The morning of the15th was gloomy. A dense fog d^q^overhung the entire country It w^as not until the morningwas far advanced, that it was possibleto move the troops to their assignedpositions. Steedman had received in-structions, the night before, to advanceagainst the enemys right, east of theNolensville turnpike. As soon as thelight permitted, he proceeded to carryout his instructions. Immediately after the completionof Steedmans movement. Smith and. MAP SHOWIMO THE COUNTRY FROM NASHVILLE, TENNESSEE, TO DECATUR,ALABAMA.
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