OldReliable1862
First Sergeant
- Joined
- Jul 2, 2017
- Location
- Georgia
I've been trying to figure out the movements of Finley's Florida Brigade during the Atlanta campaign; it's not so easy, especially because I don't yet have Jonathan Sheppard's By the Noble Daring of Her Sons. Finley was wounded on 14 May, and from what I can tell, he didn't return until August at Jonesborough. Wikipedia says that Colonel Angus McLean took over, but doesn't give any more information. The CWBT maps are no help, as they simply give Finley as the commander. Is it safe to assume McLean was commanding the brigade in the entire period Finley was absent, from May to August?
I'm also trying to figure out how many battles the Floridians took part during the Atlanta Campaign. So far I have:
- Resaca (at least skirmishing)
- Dallas
- Kennesaw Mountain
- Peach Tree Creek (lightly engaged?)
- Bald Hill (lightly engaged?)
- Jonesborough
Not a battle, but as far as I know, the Floridians were the soldiers nearest when Leonidas Polk, as I think Colonel William S. Dilworth was the officer who urged the generals to not stand on such an exposed position.
I'm also trying to figure out how many battles the Floridians took part during the Atlanta Campaign. So far I have:
- Resaca (at least skirmishing)
- Dallas
- Kennesaw Mountain
- Peach Tree Creek (lightly engaged?)
- Bald Hill (lightly engaged?)
- Jonesborough
Not a battle, but as far as I know, the Floridians were the soldiers nearest when Leonidas Polk, as I think Colonel William S. Dilworth was the officer who urged the generals to not stand on such an exposed position.
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