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Adam Badeau, Military history of Ulysses S. Grant from April 1861 to April 1865. Volume 3, Chapter 26: (search)
nal forces had achieved in every other theatre of war. It was this that made Grant pause; it was this that alarmed the government, which opposed the movement from the beginning. It was this that made Thomas himself declare that he did not wish to be left behind to command the forces in defence of Tennessee. There is one thing, however, I don't wish — to be in command of the defence of Tennessee, unless you and the authorities in Washington deem it absolutely necessary.—Thomas to Sherman, October 18. It was this that made the great and supreme responsibility which the general-in-chief alone could and did assume. Sherman's proposed attempt was like, and also unlike, Grant's Vicksburg campaign. It was like, because it was abandoning one base, and seeking another; plunging into an enemy's country, and relying on a hostile region for resources. It was unlike, because Sherman did not expect an enemy in his front, while Grant penetrated between two hostile forces; and because Sherman w
Adam Badeau, Military history of Ulysses S. Grant from April 1861 to April 1865. Volume 3, Chapter 27: (search)
battle at Tom's brook rout of the rebels Sheridan moves to Cedar creek Sheridan summoned to Wash. Ington Wright left in command Early determines to attack Sheridan's army topography battle of Cedar creek movement of Early, in night of October 18th assault on left of national army Wright driven back in confusion seven miles Sheridan arrives at Winchester on 18th rides towards Cedar creek on 19th turns the tide of fugitives—face the other way re-forms the line last attack of Early 's cavalry was massed on the opposite flank, and Rosser's reconnoissance had attracted attention to that quarter, so that it was closely picketed. Early, therefore, determined to attack the national left. Accordingly, on the night of the 18th of October, he sent three divisions of infantry across the North Fork and around the mountain, under command of Gordon, one of the ablest of the rebel generals; while with Kershaw and Wharton he himself marched direct through Strasburg. The plan was f