Joshism
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- Joined
- Apr 30, 2012
- Location
- Jupiter, FL
On the morning of September 19, Dan McCook reports to George Thomas that his cavalry has found an isolated Confederate brigade near Jay's Mill. Thomas responds aggressively, sending in Brannan who runs into Forrest. The fighting continues to drawn divisions from both sides in a confusing, see-saw battle in difficult terrain: Baird, Liddell, Palmer, Cheathem, etc.
Meanwhile, Bragg had been massing his forces east of Viniard Field to attack what he supposed was Rosecrans' flank as Rosecrans was trying to shift his army northward to link up with Thomas' advanced elements and secure the route to Chattanooga.
What if Thomas never sends Brannan and Baird forward? Either he acts more cautiously because of his extended position or McCook's report never reaches him for whatever reason. How does the battle likely play out instead? Does Bragg launch a a large midday assault into Viniard and Brotherton Farms area and cleave Rosecrans' army?
Meanwhile, Bragg had been massing his forces east of Viniard Field to attack what he supposed was Rosecrans' flank as Rosecrans was trying to shift his army northward to link up with Thomas' advanced elements and secure the route to Chattanooga.
What if Thomas never sends Brannan and Baird forward? Either he acts more cautiously because of his extended position or McCook's report never reaches him for whatever reason. How does the battle likely play out instead? Does Bragg launch a a large midday assault into Viniard and Brotherton Farms area and cleave Rosecrans' army?