Potomac Rriver

A bold step

Sharp saw Meade and then give him his head. Sharp took a deep breath and turned to Meade.

"I lost the instructions to all departments to prepare the plan of battle in the desert. You could read to me, sir?"

Meade, turned in his chair and stared angrily Sharp. Then he turned to give. "General Grant," he said abruptly: "Yes ..."

Give him off quickly. "Oh, come on, General Meade.It will not hurt. I just want to hear. "

Meade thought briefly the challenge and decided against it. Not that he despised as Sharp is the intrusion into their territory and permanently by someone outside of their control, and pushed around rated much lower. "Very good wishes to General Grant, for you ..." Meade took their study voice and gathered his papers. "Notes for all departments to prepare for a battle nearSouth Bank of the Rapidan. Are up to 16 days of rations problem (4 of sausage and 12), of beef has increased to 14,000,000 cycles distribution of small arms ammunition Grains 10 days to 56,000 animals (34,071 horses and mules, 22,528) .. .

When you are finished Meade Sharp was stunned. "It 'a journey, General Meade.

Meade nodded without much enthusiasm. "In total, 4,300 were Culpepper be heavy trucks. This is a line 60 miles long. The March 86,500Those who cooperate with the officers, cavalry and medical staff of over 30 miles in length. Everything in the column of 90 miles covered. "

Sharp turned and looked curiously at Grant. "As chief of security, if you please, sir, as provided for in the world, Lee with a long, slow train ninety miles by surprise?

Grant was quiet. "You see, Sharp, I see the wind in the series of events that we saw in the river. But if all goes as planned, we have another day for him andcan be seen clearly in the desert and the opening of the massacre, when everything under the plan. "

Sharp was surprised. "How you can start sir? Lee immediately Chancellorsville. While it may once if you arrive in the desert."

"I believe that the estimate of Chancellorsville know is right," Sharp, "said Grant." But to see Chancellorsville is not to hurt me. Must be in good position usually in the vicinity of Orange Court House, beforeIt 'obvious that the desert to thwart my plans, and it was not enough time, if we were heard. "

Problems in air

Sharp always wore a worried look. "Another thing that bothers me, sir." Burnside not in the column under the force leaves Culpepper. It is in the middle of the night before the first commitment. I am very worried that there is nothing but a 'time'.

Grant did not listen to his work in the office, but has thrown his commentover his shoulder. "He has enough time for Sharp."

Sharp is continuing. "I know that I have time, sir."

This time, Grant has to stop and deal with Sharp. "If we have something in mind, Captain Sharp, with him," he said bluntly. Leave Meade, who had started, he sat very concerned about this turning point in the debate.

"Very good, sir." Tour of intelligence, sometimes very difficult, as an officer and disturbing that Burnside has made comments about you. "

"HowWhat, for example? Grant application.

Sharp shrugged his shoulders and began the first person to quote his book:

"Grant in small battles, not big enough for this command."

"Grant is the mascot of Lincoln."

"Grant has failed. Trappola know him in the desert and destroy it."

Grant believed that Meade. Meade took this as a problem has been.

"Yes, General Grant, I fear that my people have done things for me."

"Does it bother you so muchSharp as a captain?

"Mr. Maybe not so much, but I am concerned."

Grant was a moment. He replied with a tone of finality. "Well, do not worry, sir." Burnside is very beautiful and faithful supporter of the Union. He can not, as it is not necessary. But not, through the execution of the contract and not respecting its obligations.

Meade has increased again to leave. "I hope you're right, sir, Burnside, I mean. It 'very bitterAs it happened, and there are good people who disagree with you. "

"Did I break a rule of mine and put it on the field, Meade. Who in particular?

Meade said wearily, as if he knew that this was the beginning of a very strong feeling. "General Hancock, for his part, sir." When he learned that Burnside is the middle of the night, he nearly threw a fit to fill. "Son ... ... that this child, the son of a bitch is lost, you'll see." ThisThese are his words to me, sir. "

Grant rested his chin on his hands, his elbows on his knees and thought for a moment. Finally, he says with a pinch of fear,

'Well, of course, a concern that I, General Meade, but not enough to undo this action and make a change. I can not do something that is terribly disappointing that the general and the president of everything taking Burnside, who does not satisfy his duty. "

Meade nodded gravely. When he left,Grant returned to Sharp.

"How reliable reports, Sharp?

"Very sure, sir."

Grant shook his head in disgust. "Contrary to what I said Meade, would campaign if he thought might happen. But I do not see may be a general jerk to his people and his country, just to prove a point."

Sharp returned to her lap and looking up to see Grant. "There are people who knew and worked with him, Ionly possible, but. "

They stood in silence for about five minuets. Twice Grant began to write something and then stops. Finally he spoke. "No, Sharp. No, Burnside is a trade unionist and a loyal soldier. It is his duty to do so."

Sharp rose to leave. He approached the door, hesitated a few times. He reached the door and opened it. Before continuing, it was again granted. "That thought is good, honest, charitable, General Grant, but with Burnside, which could make aMistake. "Then he left and closed the door behind him. Grant still for a long time looking at nothing in particular. The return, after what he did before his entry Sharp

A devastating decision

After turning the wheel and staring into the desert, Lee Grant assemble the column and started the training offered meets in different places, the draft horses and cars are handicapped. A man on horseback cavalry approached briefsMeade.

"Cavalleria Lee beat our tails, while the greatest damage, sir."

Meade went to a point where it might seem. Turned to the driver. "Go and tell the time, General Sheridan led his cavalry to protect." The man went to the front. Meade returned to see what he could, through the mediation of some form of protection, without stopping the train, which Lee is the design became evident. In about two hours, the driver was back. Meade stood and bowed.Meade was so angry because the man was alone. 'Well, soldier?

The man looked positively ill. "Sheridan not, sir"

Meade, who was known for his temper, turned almost purple. "What, what did he say?

"He said ... She said to tell you that he had orders to protect the right flank and could not be trusted."

"But what did he say?"

"He said ... who told you to go to hell, sir."

Without addressing more generally is that the driver turned his horse, and Meadebegan a career at Sheridan. Finally, she found him sitting under the oak tree and eating dried meat. Meade almost ran over him with his horse. "General Sheridan," exclaimed: "You sent this man to tell me ..."

Sheridan jumped and attacked Meade's horse by the bridle. E 'was the hardest usually lowest in the Union Army. He gave orders, in general, but never had Guff. Sheridan when connected directly to General Grant, and he was shocked by the imposition ofMeade between him and Grant. "Now that we have just held their horses, Meade!

Meade was less difficult than Sheridan, but his temper is worse, and he was so stubborn. Sheridan suffered words. "I had a question, general, and I want an answer. Now you know that the pilots were sent to take me to hell?

Sheridan Meade did not expect and he is always angry and took it a little 'back. "I do not say exactly what Meade.

"The title of General Meade,Commander of the Army of the Potomac, General Sheridan. And what exactly are you saying? If this man has lied to me, me ... "

"He lied, General Meade.

"What the hell ..."

"He said," if you have a Meade to make room for me, then we can say that he must go to hell. I could not believe that the order came from you, Meade, I thought that the man was wrong. "

'Well, me and ... "

"General Meade, I personally supervisesOrder of General Grant to protect the right flank. When they are out and left without protection, the first place is taken and read the whole campaign is a disaster. "

Meade not placated. "I do not like that Grant told him, I am the captain and I will give you a direct order. Our convoy was destroyed by the cavalry of Lee." Homecoming King and the times and protect them. "

Cara Sheridan began Crimson. "So I General Meade, Igoing to say to you personally go to hell. I need here, and I'm not going to leave without protection in this fight before. Do not you remember what happens when Custer Hooker disappeared, leaving his left unprotected? "

Meade began to calm down a bit 'and has tried valiantly to get his temper under control. "General Sheridan, we have an emergency on our hands and the horse can not handle it. If this is to destroy our way of supply, it is useless in the struggle to succeed before.In one day will be ammunition and foodstuffs. "

Sheridan Meade has changed in the form of weakness. Began to cry. "Grant was sent to replace you, because you do not know what the hell they were doing. Let her prove it. Do you want my horse to get out of the fight and the police?" I will not leave unless the contribution of the grant is to say, and is final. "

Meade had his character under control and now has little time for reflection, while Sheridanspeak. "General Sheridan. If what I say, I put in the box and sent to prison Culpepper. If our supply of the railway has failed and we lost that fight, I'll kill you for disobeying an order under fire on the battlefield. Bring your entire staff return for the supply of trains. trains are left unprotected until his arrest in the desert and attacks by the federal government. They will do what I say and what time! do "

Sheridan was not tooto imagine evil. He says that things are unacceptable to Meade, thinking it might Bluff. Meade saw that it could be a bluff. It 'was one of two options. Meade shoot, or do what he says. We can consider the shooting, but he had many men only comparison. "Very well, sir," exclaimed: "But if the right loses, and Grant ..."

Meade held him. "I want the whole story of General Grant, Sheridan. If there is a sequence in which left-rightwithout protection, is on me. Now go away, otherwise it will be too late. Meade turned around and went to make the curse Sheridan.

One of his horses Brigade. "If we're gunna go," Lord, I must know. When we do, then it is better on the road. I heard that there are real problems. "

Sheridan turned round and shouted to his lieutenant. "If you're so anxious to go, then, damn it!" Brigadier-General gave the signal and the cavalry back to workPoint of conflict. After a bit ', followed by Sheridan.

Mental retardation, which cost him a fight and almost lost a war

Meade was later to store the commands for a grant for several hours. He has refused his mind, the whole story. But when he arrived, Grant has spoken with him. Meade, are very concerned about Burnside. Scouts report that came back ten miles of road and I saw no sign of him. If you are far behind, did not.

'Well General,I do not know what we can do if we continue to grow. "

Grant shook his head firmly. "Impossible, George, will not."

At that time a scout came "We contacted Burnside, sir." There is another way of not, O Lord, and he is only eight kilometers. "

Grant has breathed a sigh of relief visible. He turned to Meade. "Well, it's good news." George, why not take into account the situation on the other side, and I alwaysLook at this way. We have things within our reach, if we are in a good condition five in the morning shift. "

Meade left without Sheridan and Grant on the right is in the air. He was miles away, and it was nearly dark, before remembering. Should I go back? What could Grant, anyway? Had sent the cavalry to the right and the convoy had to be protected. If there is no struggle, bringing tomorrow afternoon and tellpersonally.

An unforgivable error in the sentence

Meade has had a serious error in the decision. Consider granting of Sheridan had to work forward on the right side on the right flank to protect. Meade concern that the offer would have been destroyed by the train is justified, but their actions are not. Some of the cavalry could protect the train, but some remained to protect the right. The order was that, left as soon as possible for menVigil at the station and return to the front. This was not the end Meade, and the tension was so great that Sheridan did not take to change this situation, even when, as is usually the best drivers in the EU 's, knew what it meant to Grant. It 'was a big change in battle plan and was without the knowledge or consent of the donation you have made. Meade and the decision not to return immediately and say that Grant was also poor.

Save Stewat Confederate Jeb

Two nightsforced to move first Culpepper Grant, Stuart in the field of information in terms of Grant missing. Lee sent Stuart to find in Long Street and immediately in the mountains, and Gordon called pickets.

"Gentlemen, we have information on the most serious, vital and happy nature. Grant Culpepper leaves two days with a force of 120,000 men and a great journey. Go into the desert."

Ambrose Hill Word. "One hundred and twenty, my God. We cankeep them if they attack at Chancellorsville be ready for the long struggle? "

Lee shook his head. "I do not think that we, the hill-General had in stock, so I decided in the courts of Orange and the attack in the desert."

General Gordon fell off my chair. "But, sir, to attack an army of this size and in the desert, where we can see what's happening there? Is this wise?"

Lee came and went before responding.Finally, he turned to Gordon. "Mr. President, this war has changed. People will fight like no other. This is not Joe Hooker. If ever one of us has the advantage that must end with us without hesitation. And then there's another important thing here is what I thought. Our men fight better in the forest, where small individual training and instinct and cunning, the arithmetic mean a lot. I think the grants capture subsidies in the desert, with an attack,certainly not expected, may be our only chance. You arrive at Chancellorsville, which may be through. "

General Pickett broken "But Lee, who Ewell or Longstreet. We are less than half its size."

Lee nodded. "Exactly, General Pickett, and one more reason to deal with them is in the desert. I do not know how many men we face. Grant is smart. Come, which was launched on a stop time. Thenwonder how long we've known. He knows what we've done more than me. "

Pickett, have expressed their concern. "Longstreet is in Shenandoah. If he can get there in time to help in this fight?"

"We have to decide when he wants to keep it up to General Pickett. One can only hope we do."

Wilson Pickett was satisfied, but, P. Hill does not. "I do not like the General Lee. I do not know how a little '.

Lee was the understanding, but determined. Do not knowor generally Hill, so if you have a better idea, let's go now. "Silent Hill. So the rest.

General Lee's Finest Hour

If wild animals have begun to leave the desert, knowing that Lee Grant was in the vicinity. He used his people and sent them forward. For good position on the battlefield. Then he began to waver. Finally, the Union began the drive south. Lee's men threw their weapons and began to run. Lee was able to flash the whole warbefore him. He rushed into the theft of power, drew his sword and began to runaway with the general guidelines of the whip from him.

"Enough, enough, by God, are southerners, or even halt the loss of their business and their houses are" going to fight! "Go back and fight!" Please go back and fight the men! The inspiring presence of Lee was able to stop the exodus and its lines have been restored. Lee has been to attack the Yankee collection. "Come on. The men who come and follow me. Running escortIf we put pressure on them! "When they heard the men met was a cry throughout the region.

Lee Get off! Getting the General Lee in the country! General Lee off the line of fire! "Finally, a Brigadier General Lee took the reins and led him astray. But it is the courage, despair, fanaticism map by the great general who had served its purpose. The rebels were, and fought in the great loss and struggle continues until evening.

A traitor in the ranks

InThe morning came a messenger to Meade. "Something in Burnside, sir." He has not left. The center is always open.

Meade swore softly. "How far?" Email shook his head.

"I do not know, sir. I only know that he has not grown." Meade thanked the Messenger service and went to the bank regarding the station license. Then he stopped. I could not leave the ground now. E 'was stretching forces to try to cover at least half thin.

Premonition Comes HancockTrue

Hancock has led AP Hill. Approximately 11:00, General Lyman mounted Hancock, who was all smiles. "We're fine," said Hancock.

Lyman then brought the bad news. "Burnside is not."

Hancock was furious. "I knew it," he said angrily: "Exactly what I expected. If, now, the attacks, AP Hill could break into a thousand pieces."

Longstreet Saves the Day

Shortly afterwards, a messenger arrived at the headquarters of South LeeTent. "Longstreet is it, sir."

Lee ran out and stopped Longstreet and his men to move. There was no time for conferences. The fight was in balance. "At the center, Jim," he said, "in the middle! Longstreet put his hand to his ear, then nodded and motioned to his men in the room. And 'no doubt that Lee knew the center was open, but Longstreet continued unopposed until it was far behind the lines of grant. panic in the Union lines, and people started running forback.

Meade Confession

A messenger came into the tent of Grant. "The men were taken, sir," he said. Grant ran and jumped on his horse. Granting of personal responsibility dark field and order was restored. Longstreet was shot and seriously wounded.

Attacked in the night, the right side at 6:00 against Gordon Meade Shaler and Seymore. E 'in the air. Gordon has met with little resistance. The only shade was in possession of a largePath.

"What happened, George? Grant request of General Meade." Where was Sheridan? I said that to protect the law. "

Meade Grant before flushing.

"I'm back to the supply train, sir." S destruction.

Grant was disbelief. "It 'was an integral part of the plan of battle. I could not work without Sheridan up.

"But the train offer, sir," said Meade defense a bit 'pathetic,' Stuart had his way with him.The horses and cars were dropping like flies. "

"Why not ask?" Grant angry.

"I do not think that was the moment General Grant. I still had two hours for me to come here."

Grant was not satisfied. "But you were here tonight to tell George. Why did not you say so?

Meade lowered his head. "I. .. I forgot, sir."

Grant had been battling for control. "Have you forgotten something important like this?

"Well, sir, when I arrived,Burnside He started talking to me and passed me. Many things happened very quickly. "

Grant was tired of dealing with frustration and changed the subject. "I think he learned that Burnside is most timely.

"Yes, sir, what happened to" ask Meade?

"He says he was wrong when I was in the desert," said Grant.

"But how could he, Grant?" Been clearly identified.

Grant shook his head wearily. "I know, I know."

"Do you think ...."

Grantinterrupted. "... I think it will be a burden and a council of war. They can not let go. I trusted this man, and George ... but this other thing, if you will."

"What would you do differently, sir," said Meade. "We must protect the convoy."

Grant Meade searched long and then looked. 'Well, General Meade, who had done was to send back half of the men and will join the other half. " Meade started to react, then stopped.The right decision was so clear, it was stupid. How can a general who had commanded that once the whole army, is not it? He bowed his head and woke eliminated.

Grant Major Decision

If Meade had left, Grant went to his tent and threw himself on the bed. The men said they heard sobbing. During the debate with Meade was so emotional that it seemed to break. Ramos, who was with Grant at the outset, they have never seen such angerand frustrated that I would strangle one of his own generals. His plan would have worked perfectly, but Burnside was unable or not the business of Meade with Sheridan. As has been blurred to protect against the dishonesty of the workers and the stubborn nature of this decision? The enemy fought bravely and brilliantly and fought for the destruction of security, while his men had found, tried and Bumble has been a great opportunity. It 'been there a hair of the imminent destruction of Lee andthen. But then, it was the same as the Wilderness campaign, and Chancellorsville and Gettysburg. The Union has fought against the men had done their duty and that the rebels had agreed Tit for tat. The division was the command again, as always. Lee had risked their lives on the battlefield, bullets whizzing around his head in a show of personal courage, as a general without at any moment, as Meade and Sheridan aligned with each other under an oak, and Burnside had his tissueand bittersweet revenge. No wonder the Union crushed the rebellion long ago. How could they, with plenty of incompetent management?

At night, he thought. A question Ramos brought him a coffee and a sandwich. Grant sitting and sipping coffee.

"Rawlins, I made my decision."

Ramos was not sure what he was talking to Grant. "Shall we?

Grant got up and pulled down the shoulder Rawlins. "No, myDude, we're back. We are moving elsewhere. "

"But where General Grant?

Grant sat down and put his slippers. "I'm tired, Ramos, and Don does not go through this twice. I need rest, so I can. This morning, when Meade in the game, and will be among the first to know. Oh, and the eighth who woke up at 6 : 00, if I happen to sleep.

At 6:30 the next morning Meade arrived at the meeting that Grant had called withhim.

"Overall, Sheridan and ..."

Grant was arrested. "General Meade, now make all preparations to go for a night. Tonight we leave here." Meade looked down and said nothing. "Come on, George, we're back, we want to move south and fight to find a better place. I hope we can steal a march on Lee, and go forward so that we can take our place. I do not like this place.

Meade gave a big smile split his face sad. "Okay,U.S. Grant, "he said with enthusiasm.

From obscurity to fame

About an hour after sunset, making the Army of the Potomac River to the west and crosses the desert. There was anger and frustration in the hearts and votes of men: "What the hell we're leavin 'Now? Lee did not lick us. The best thing is a surprise. Why not stay and fight tomorrow." So, what if Longstreet's troops are we? We have three husbands, two! "On the western edge ofDesert, and Orange Plank Road, they expect men to wheel from Germanna Ford. Instead, turn to the right. Then, the general atmosphere of how the project started, was markedly changed. Here's to, as if he had never heard of the grant. He made his career. "General Grant, General Grant, U.S. Grant, Grant total abandonment," they chanted, throwing their hats into the air.

Horace Porter was mounted on the side of Ramos. E 'started in March and Funeralhas suddenly emerged as a triumph. "

Ramos nodded and said nothing. E 'was strange for Ramos. Porter has looked closely, I saw that his eyes filled with tears.

The men sang "John Brown's Body is a pause in his grave." "We hang Jeff Davis to a sour apple.

Porter continued his commentary. "These men sing for Grant, Ramos." Ramos was finally able to respond.

"And for him,Wear. "

Porter agreed. What about you General Rawlins. But the greatest moment in the life of Ulysses S. Grant. It was not the opposite, as McClellan, Pope, Burnside, McDowell, Hooker, and Meade, would mean the death of a nation are.

Lincoln finally her man

Back in Washington, the journalist Henry wing of the New York Tribune, has requested a meeting with the president. Lincoln met with some members of his Cabinet. Since allReporter Wing was not shy. "Mr. President," he said bravely: "I have a personal word to you."

Members of the Cabinet back and Lincoln was alone with her wings. "They wanted to see me?" Lincoln asked.

"Yes, Mr. President, I would give a message to a general message. He said I should give when they were alone."

"Some of Grant's for me?" The president was traveling on the wings. He had never understood that the President was so great. Lincoln leaned over andAla looked into his eyes with an almost hard. "What?" I asked hoarsely.

Ala was confused and emotional. His voice began to waver. "Gen. Grant said to tell you what happens, there will be no turning back." What happened next, if the team for the title of a book future If Lincoln kissed me.

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