After the close of Sept 17th, both sides had fought hard, but one side had more fresh reserves. But without knowing the enemy strength, conservatism won the day.
My question is - why was it so difficult to send a division of cavalry on a quick recon of the Confederate positions to ascertain strength? Or, was it NOT difficult, and just this never occurred to Mac? Or, was this done, and nothing ever came of it?
My question is - why was it so difficult to send a division of cavalry on a quick recon of the Confederate positions to ascertain strength? Or, was it NOT difficult, and just this never occurred to Mac? Or, was this done, and nothing ever came of it?