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Well said. I think the element of surprise, meaning the sudden appearance and advance of the 6th Wisconsin, made all the difference. Because the numbers clearly favored the Confederates. The left wing of the 55th North Carolina was so focused upon the pursuit of Cutler's men to finish them off, that it was slow to recognize the new threat. By the time they began to fully react, the 6th was upon the right wing of the 55th and wreaking havoc. Then the 95th New York and 14th Brooklyn's appearance to seal off the cut in Davis' right rear was like the second punch in a one-two combination. The cut of course also diminished Confederate firepower at the moment they needed it most. A "perfect storm" so to speak.
I just went looking to see what Napoleon had to say about this situation and found this: "A leader has the right to be beaten, but never the right to be surprised." Davis was surprised.
I just went looking to see what Napoleon had to say about this situation and found this: "A leader has the right to be beaten, but never the right to be surprised." Davis was surprised.