NedBaldwin
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Can the battle concepts be considered equivalent in these three situations - Gettysburg day 3, Chattanooga day 3 and Chickamauga day 2
In each situation one side had a defensive position shaped like an upside down fish hook - a concentration around a northern point (Cemetery/Culp Hills; Tunnel Hill; Kelly Field) with a long tail extending south (Cemetery Ridge; Missionary Ridge; along the Lafayette Road)
In each situation the attacking side put pressure on the northern end of the line, unsuccessfully as an attack in itself but successful in drawing the opponents reserves and then a larger assault is launched at the face of the tail.
The attack breaks through at Chattanooga and Chickamauga but not at Gettysburg due to difference in terrain? defensive troop placement? leadership? force concentration?
Thoughts?
In each situation one side had a defensive position shaped like an upside down fish hook - a concentration around a northern point (Cemetery/Culp Hills; Tunnel Hill; Kelly Field) with a long tail extending south (Cemetery Ridge; Missionary Ridge; along the Lafayette Road)
In each situation the attacking side put pressure on the northern end of the line, unsuccessfully as an attack in itself but successful in drawing the opponents reserves and then a larger assault is launched at the face of the tail.
The attack breaks through at Chattanooga and Chickamauga but not at Gettysburg due to difference in terrain? defensive troop placement? leadership? force concentration?
Thoughts?