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The two men whacked away at one another and became so closely engaged they actually yanked each other's swords away and began fighting with exchanged sabers!
Was the Yankee the yanker?
The two men whacked away at one another and became so closely engaged they actually yanked each other's swords away and began fighting with exchanged sabers!
I didn't know that.Edward C Walthall was a great asset to anybody who had him. He very much distinguished himself during the Tullahoma campaign and at Chickamauga - he and Forrest went together like ham and eggs. He commanded the 29th Mississippi Infantry, Walthall's Division, and the 15th Mississippi before that. He'd been captured after being wounded at Missionary Ridge but was exchanged.
Agree.In my opinion S. D. Lee's Corps saved the shattered Army of Tennessee.
I didn't know that.
My gr-grandfather was in Walthall's Brigade at Lookout Mountain where many were captured. But I wasn't aware Walthall was captured. it is surprising he was exchanged in 1864.
Yes, Walthall was captured the day of the battle at Missionary Ridge - Nov 24, 1863 and exchanged Nov 25. Ben Butler was in charge of the implementation of the no-exchange prisoner policy - ever mindful of political winds, he decided to except the sick and wounded. So, Walthall was freed immediately and told not to fight for 60 days. Think he ignored that last bit!
Did he? Or was he released on parole, agreeing not to fight again until exchanged? As I understand it, two men could be on parole, at home or wherever, and be notified that they had been exchanged and could report back to their respective armies. As you noted, Walthall was exchanged, hopefully before going back into action.
He was wounded after Nashville on the retreatAgree.
General S. D. Lee was wounded during Hood's campaign and I always thought it was at Spring Hill. While researching on General Lee for the upcoming Vicksburg tour, I discovered he didn't miss any battles; at least not Nashville.
At the battle of Nashville at 1:00pm, General Lee was wounded by a shell fragment. A piece of the shell knocked off his spur and went through his heel, breaking a few bones. He continued to lead the defensive action despite his wound.
He was wounded after Nashville on the retreat near the Harpeth river North of Franklin used a modified hollow square to keep the Cav away and after wounded about 1pm stayed till all of Hoods troops crossed the pontoon bridge … - Search for General Stephen D. Lee by Herman HattawayThe rear guard was conducted by Lee's Corps from 4:30 p.m. December 16 through about 5 a.m. December 18. His troops conducted actions along with Confederate cavalry (that ran more than defended - and probably rightfully so as they were so outnumbered) at Hollow Tree Gap, Harpeth River, and Winstead Hill - where Lee was wounded - and West Harpeth River.
Cheatham's Corps took over the rear guard on the morning of the 18th at Thompson's Station. His troops conducted the tactical retrograde and actions on the 18th all the way to Rutherford Creek where his troops crossed over - about 10 miles - until Forrest met up with him that night and a portion of his cavalry there. They worked in conjunction with one another on the 19th in a retrograde to Columbia and crossed Duck River with the security provided by Stewart's Corps.
It was on the 20th when Forrest was given the command of the rear guard with only 1,600 effective troops made up from eight brigades. This wasn't even equivalent to two full strength regiments. His cavalry and Walthall's infantry had weather on their side, and the small band was able to hold some of the best Federal cavalry troops at bay at Columbia, Lynnville, Evan's Cemetery, Richland Creek and Anthony's Hill over five days enabling the army and the majority of its trains to cross into Alabama.
Have not heard of this … Thank you for the info . I'm 1864 Tn campaign Guy Love @gunny Book !!! brother its been years since our passed crossed but we did place a marker to Ed Johnson Division at the carter house ..S D Lee's wound didn't keep him from getting married! Crutches and all...
That day did prove to be eventful indeed and not the least was when Forrest and Cheatham butted heads about whose troops were going to cross the river first. Cheatham always considered Forrest something of a peasant and ordered him to get aside, Forrest didn't take well to aristocrats flicking their fingers at him besides which his men had gotten there first. He drew his pistol, Cheatham's escort cocked their rifles and things escalated quickly. Hard to say who could cuss the best! Lee got word two of his generals were about to shoot each other so he came bouncing to the rescue in his ambulance - not the most dashing way to arrive but he got there in time to defuse the situation. Forrest went first.
Agree.
General S. D. Lee was wounded during Hood's campaign and I always thought it was at Spring Hill. While researching on General Lee for the upcoming Vicksburg tour, I discovered he didn't miss any battles; at least not Nashville.
At the battle of Nashville at 1:00pm, General Lee was wounded by a shell fragment. A piece of the shell knocked off his spur and went through his heel, breaking a few bones. He continued to lead the defensive action despite his wound.
Miss ya Eric glad your hereLee was wounded at 1 p.m. on December 17 at Franklin.
He was wounded after Nashville on the retreat
Lee was wounded at 1 p.m. on December 17 at Franklin.