Potomac Rriver

A bold move

Sharp saw Meade, and Grant, who nodded. Sharp took a deep breath and turned to Meade.

"I lost the instructions for all services to prepare for the battle plan of the desert. You read to me, sir?"

Meade turned in his chair and looked at Sharp. Then he turned to Grant. "General Grant," he said immediately: "Yes ..."

Certainly fast. "Oh, come on, General Meade.You do not hear anything. It would be a way to listen. "

Meade briefly thought the challenge and then decided against it. Do not mistake that as Sharp, was the intrusion into their territory and always someone outside of their control and has gone far further down the standings. "Very well, General Grant, for you, I ..." Meade had his voice was objective tests and collected his papers. Guide to all the facilities to prepare for a battle near thesouth bank of the Rapidan. If you are 16 servings per day (4 of 12 beef and corned beef on the hoof), 14 million rounds of ammunitions for small arms problem, 10 days in the amount of grain than 56,000 animals (34,071 22,528 horses and mules) ...

After Meade Sharp was stunned. "This is a freight train, General Meade."

Meade nodded indifferently. "In general, the web has left Culpepper 4,300 heavy vehicles. It will be a line 60 miles long. The march of 86,500The men, with officers, cavalry and medical staff are still 30 miles away. However, the column extended 90 miles. "

Sharp turned and looked inquiringly Grant. "As head of security, I am entitled to ask, how in the world of Lee slowly, waiting to catch trains 90 miles long?"

Grant did not care. "You see, I see the photo of Lee Sharp train while crossing the river. But if all goes as planned, we still have a daymay well desert and fight to get open, if all goes as planned. "

Sharp surprised. "How so, sir?" Already during Chancellorsville Lee. M, you can get the time to reach the desert. "

"And 'I appreciate that their understanding of the law of Chancellorsville, Sharp said Grant." But still it would not hurt Chancellorsville. You must meet the general location near the courthouse of Orangebefore deleting the desert to thwart my plans and did not have time in which they are entitled. "

Problems in air

Sharp always wore a look of concern. "Another thing that bothers me, sir." Burnside not in the column under the leaves of Culpepper. E 'in place in the middle of the night before the first operation, that is. I am very concerned that is not made on time. "

Grant ignored his work in the office, but has thrown hisRemarks on the shoulder. "He has plenty of time for Sharp."

Sharp has been persistent. "I know you have the time, sir."

This time, sleep aids and make a face-to Sharp. "If there's something on your mind, Captain Sharp, go with it," he said bluntly. Meade had started to leave, he sat very interested in this series of discussions.

"Very good, sir broken. Some information very raw, not as official concern that the comments BurnsideThem. "

"Like what for example?" Grant asked.

Sharp shrugged his shoulders and gave me the first person in his notebook:

"Grant added in small battles and was not big enough for this command."

"Grant is the mascot of Lincoln."

"Grant will not succeed. Lee caught in the desert and destroy it."

Grant was Meade. Meade took this as a problem was.

"Yes, General Grant, I'm afraid my people have allowed these things to me."

"E 'Not as Sharp makes the captain?

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

Grant was thoughtful for a moment. He replied in a tone of firmness. as: "Well, do not worry about me, a gentleman and a staunch defender Burnside Lot of trade union rights, can not tell me. .. It is not necessary, but not impede the implementation of contracts and performance of their duty."

Meade got up to leave. "I hope you're right, Mr. President, Burnside, I mean.It 's very bitter about how it happened, and there are very good people who disagree with you. "

"Did I break a rule of mine and put in place, Meade. Who in particular?"

Meade said tired, as if he knew that was the beginning of some very hard feelings. "General Hancock for one, sir, when he learned that Burnside in the middle of the night he was released to fill almost an attack," The son ... ... this bastard ruined everything in place .. Please waitand see. Those were his exact words to me, sir. "

Grant put his chin on his hands, his elbows on his knees and thought for a moment. Finally, he says with a hint of concern,

"Well, obviously I'm concerned, General Meade, but not enough to erase the campaign for change. I can not do something that is spasmodic, and the mass deception of the President for more than the Burnside is the presumption should not do .

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

"How reliable are these reports Sharp?"

"Sir reliable."

Grant shook his head in disgust. "Contrary to what I said Meade, I campaign if I thought it would happen. But I do not see a general turn to prove to his men and his country, to a certain extent."

Sharp showed his face in his lap and looked up to see Grant. "There are those who have known and served with him,I think it's fair. "

They sat in silence for about five minuets. Twice Grant began to write something and then stops. Finally he spoke. "No, not Sharp. Burnside a trade unionist and a loyal soldier will do his duty .."

Sharp rose to go. Slowly to the door late on several occasions. Came to the door and opened. First through, he turned to Grant. "It 's a good thing, the thought of compassion, honesty, General Grant, but with the side burnscan make a mistake. Then he went out and closed the door behind him. Grant stood motionless for a moment and looked at nothing in particular. He turned to what he did before his entry Sharp

Fatal Decision

After turning right on the wheel and in the desert, he saw the column of cavalry of Grant and Lee began to hit the power train in different places, shooting and sharing horses and car service. Cavalryjust came to Meade.

"Cavalleria Lee complete our tail, taking much damage, sir."

Meade mounted at a point where it might seem. He turned toward the driver. "Go and tell the time and the cavalry of General Sheridan made of protection." The man stepped forward. Meade turned to see what he could on the provision of some kind of protection, without stopping the train's design was obvious to Lee. In about two hours, the pilot is back. RodeMeade hello. Meade was angry in advance that the man was alone. "Now, soldier?"

The man looked positively ill. "Sheridan will not come, Lord"

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

"He said ... to say that he had orders to protect the right flank and could not leave."

"But what did he say?"

"He said ... he says hell tell you, sir."

Without going into the pilot on duty Meadehis horse and began a race to see Sheridan. Finally found him sitting under an oak, and eat a couple of dried meat. Meade almost ran over with his horse. "General Sheridan, he said," You said this man back to me ... "

Sheridan got up and grabbed the horse by the bridle Meade. E 'was more difficult, more vile in general in the Union Army. Usually he took orders, but has never had a shit. Sheridan was connected directly to General Grant, and was frustrated byMeade introduction between him and Grant. "Now they have their horses, Meade!"

Meade was not as difficult as Sheridan, but his mood was worse, and he was so stubborn. He wiped the words of Sheridan. "I can do one, sir question, and I want an answer. Now send! Did you know that the pilot must say that I'm going to hell?"

Sheridan does not expect Meade is angry and went away and it took a little 'back. "I did not say exactly Meade."

"The title isGeneral Meade, commander of the Army of the Potomac, General Sheridan. Which is exactly what you're saying? If this man has lied to me, I ... "

"Do not lie, General Meade."

"What the hell ..."

"I said, 'If Meade has given me a contract, then you can say go to hell, I could not believe that is around you, Meade; .. I thought the man had made a mistake"

"Well, I left, and ..."

"General Meade,General Grant personally to protect the right flank. If I go and leave him without protection, take the first place and this season, Lee will be in an accident. "

Meade slightly softened. "I do not care what Grant said, I am the captain and I'll give you a direct order. We train is destroyed by the cavalry of Lee.'re Back to a time and protect."

Sheridan's face began to turn to the Crimson. "Well, I suppose, GeneralMeade, I must say that personally, go to hell. I am here and I did not leave the battlefield without protection. Remember, do not know what happens when Hooker Custer was their right and left unprotected? "

Meade began to calm down a bit 'and I tried valiantly to get his temper under control. "General Sheridan, we have an emergency on our hands and can only deal with the cavalry. If your baggage is destroyed, there are disadvantages to fight in the front lineSuccess. In a day of food and ammunition. "

Sheridan Meade confused modified form of weakness. He began to cry. "Grant was sent to replace it, and I do not know what the hell he was doing. This proves it. Want to leave my horse, fighting and a police officer?" I will not stop if you do not give this same message comes and tells me and enough. "

Meade had his character under control and now has a little 'time to think whileSheridan was concerned. "General Sheridan. If, like me, I stopped in the area and returned Culpepper said. If our convoy and we do not lose this battle, I turned to disobey orders to fire on the battlefield. You're taking your group and return per bag. If you are not left unprotected in the train until it is in the desert and the Confederates stopped the attacks.'re like me and I'll tell you now! "

SheridanI thought not too bad. Meade said unacceptable things he thought he could bluff. Now, I saw that Meade could be wrong. It was one of two options. Meade shoot, or do what he said. Might consider the fire, but there were many men, only the clash. "Very well, sir," he said, "but if the right is lost, and Grant ... "

Meade stopped. "I tell everyone the story of General Grant, Sheridan. If there is a good sequenceThe exhibition, which will come to me. Now go away, or too late. "Meade has turned and left Sheridan was cursed.

One of his fighters on horseback. "If we're not gunna, sir, I would have known. If yes, then we had to put the best way. I hear back problems."

Sheridan turned round and shouted to his lieutenant. "I'm so eager to go, go, damn it!" The Brigade was given the signal and the cavalry returnedoffers a warm place. After a certain time, followed by Sheridan.

A bit 'of mental decline that cost him a fight and almost lost a war

Meade arrived at Grant's shop a few hours after the order. He was the chief to tell the complete story of the grant. But when he walked, Grant has taught him. "Meade,'m Burnside. Report for the scouts that are 15 miles down the road were and saw no sign of him. When he went much further, it will not.

"WellIn general, I do not know what we can do about it if there is progress. "

Grant shook his head firmly. "Sure, George, we will not do."

At that time, entered into a search engine: "We Burnside, sir, is approached from a different location, not really, Lord, and has only eight miles .."

The granting of a visible sigh of relief. He turned to Meade. "Well, that's good news. George, why not in the position of a party, and Ian eye on things to stop here. We have this thing within our reach if we are in good condition for five in the morning. "

Meade has created without consulting Sheridan and Grant on the right in the air. It 'been improved and it was almost dark before he could remember. If you go back? What could Grant, anyway? They had no cavalry on the right and send the material necessary for the protection. If there are no fights, which again tomorrow morning and say:personally.

An unforgivable error in the verdict

Meade was a serious error in the decision. Thus, the work of Grant Sheridan had to plan ahead to protect the right of the right. Meade concern that the provision of railway lines were destroyed was justified, but their actions are not. Some of the cavalry could protect the train, but some have failed to protect the right. The order should be that as soon as possible, men should have beenSleep Station and return to the front. Meade was not, and the tension was so great that Sheridan did not take themselves to change, though, as the best cavalry general of the Union, Grant knew what he meant. It 'was a big change in battle plan and to grant without the knowledge or consent. Meade and the decision not to resume immediately and that Grant was also poor.

Confederate Jeb Stewat Save

Two nightsbefore being transferred to grant Culpepper, Stuart had proliferated in the field of information in terms of Grant. Lee left off Long Street Stuart and immediately found in the mountains, and Gordon called the spike.

"Gentlemen, we have information on more serious nature, lively and happy. Grant Culpepper leaves in two days with a force of 120,000 men and a huge freight train. E 'managed for wildlife."

Ambrosio said Hill. "One hundred and twenty thousand! It is possible, my God. Wekeep fit, if we remain ready to attack in the fight for a long period of Chancellorsville? "

Lee shook his head. "I do not think that General Hill, and I decided to attack the camp of Orange Court House and in the desert."

General Gordon almost fell off the chair. "But, sir, a strike force, size, and in the desert, where we can see what's going on? E 'wise?"

Lee spoke before answering.Finally, he turned to Gordon. "Overall, this war has changed. The man who does not fight like the others. It is not Joe Hooker. If anything, the advantage of us, destroy us without hesitation. And this is another thing that I think about it. I Our men are fighting a lot better in the woods, where individual training and a little instinct and cunning ways much more important. I think that the capture of the subsidy in the desert, with an attackis certainly not expected, perhaps our only chance. We arrive here at Chancellorsville. "

General Pickett interrupted "But Lee, Longstreet, and Ewell. We are less than half its size."

Lee nodded knowingly. "Exactly, General Pickett, and one more reason to deal with them in nature. I do not know how many men we face. Grant is intelligent. Come to him, so we have a point. It 'then mustwonder how long we've known. He knows that we moved here more than you. "

Pickett expressed concern. Long Street in Shenandoah. If he can get there in time for any help in this fight? "

"We need to keep them until they do, General Pickett. We can only hope to do."

Pickett was satisfied, but not P. Hill. "I do not like the General Lee. I hate the least."

Lee was understanding, but firm. "Do not Knowor, in general Hill; .. So, if you leave a better idea, we have now, Hill said nothing for the rest were.

General Lee's best time

If wild animals have started arriving in the desert, Lee knew that Grant was in the neighborhood. He used his men and sent them forward. For a while, 'the battle of the bottom. Then he began to waver. Finally, the Union has begun to the south. Lee's men threw their weapons and ran. Lee could point to warbefore him. Fell into the current flight, drew his sword and began to whip across the fugitives.

"Stop! For God's sake, you're southern! If you do not stop their activities and their homes are lost," go and fight, "Go back and fight! Please come back and fight the men!" The presence of inspiration for Lee managed to stop the exodus and its lines have been restored. Lee has been accused in attacks against the United States. "Go, man, come on. Me This is the Blue JacketsIf the print! "While the men were meeting, a note was heard throughout the region.

"Down Lee! Get the General Lee on the field! Get the General Lee from the line of fire!" Finally, a Brigadier General Lee took a horse and took him out of danger. But the screen brave, desperate and fanatic of the great general has had its effect. The rebels stayed behind and fought with great loss and the struggle continues until sunset.

A traitor in the ranks

InIn the morning a messenger came to Meade. "Something in Mr. Burnside." He did not come. The center is open. "

Meade cursed quietly. "How far is it?" I shook my head.

"I do not know, sir. All I know is not on." Meade thanked the messenger and went to the headquarters of the Bank Grant. Then he stopped. I could not stop buying the land. He had set his troops to try to cover at least half thin.

premonition comes HancockTrue

Hancock has led AP Hill. Approximately 11:00 am, General Lyman Hancock came to the face. "We are good in handling it," said Hancock.

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

Hancock was furious. "I knew it, he shouted angrily:" Exactly what I expected when they attack now, we could AP Hill broke into pieces .. "

Long Street, saves the day

Shortly after, a messenger ran to the headquarters of South LeeTent. "Longstreet arrived, sir."

Lee came out and gave Longstreet and his men in motion. There was no time for conferences. The fight was in the balance. "At the center, Jim," he said, "in the middle!" Longstreet took his hand to his ear, nodded and motioned his men to less than twice as long. It is not clear that Lee knew the center was open, but Longstreet advanced unopposed until that is far behind the lines of grant. Panic seized the Union lines, and the men ranreturn.

Meade confession

A messenger rushed into the shop of Grant. "The men are sent, sir," he said. Grant ran and jumped on his horse. Grant from the dark field staff and took restored. Longstreet had been killed and was seriously injured.

At night, at 18.00 watch Gordon Meade attacked the right flank against Shaler and Seymore. It was in the air. Gordon met with little resistance. Only darkness halted a significantRoad.

"What happened, George?" Grant asked General Meade. "When I said the law was to protect Sheridan."

Meade was red-faced in front of Grant.

"I'm back to protect the convoy, sir. It was destroyed."

Grant was incredulous. "It 's been an integral part of the battle plan. I could not work without Sheridan in the city."

"But the supply train, sir," said Meade was something pathetic defense, "Stuart and his way with him.Horses and cars were dropping like flies. "

"Why not?" Grant asked angrily.

"I thought it was time. General Grant, which would be two hours for me to come here has done."

Grant was not satisfied. "But you were here tonight, George." Why do not you tell me then? "

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

Grant was difficult to control yourself. "You forget something important like this?"

"Yeah, well, 'me' Lord, when I arrivedBurnside has started talking to me and I escaped. Many things were happening quickly. "

Grant was tired of the frustration and changed the subject. "I think the reason is that Burnside was not in time."

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

"He says he took the wrong road when you're in the desert," said Grant.

"But how can you, Grant?" They are clearly marked. "

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

"Do you think that ...."

Grantinterrupted. . "I think ... I think it will be a burden and a council of war can not let this trust that man ... but George and those on .. someone had told me only"

What can we do otherwise, sir, "said Meade. "We had to protect the baggage."

Meade Grant stared a long moment, then looked away. "Well, General Meade was what I did was to send back half men and half forward." Meade began to respond, then paused.The right decision was very clear, it was stupid. How can a general who once commanded the whole army, who did? He lowered his head and woke deleted.

Major grant decision

If Meade had left, Grant went to his tent and threw himself on the bed. The men said they heard sobbing. In discussion with Meade was so excited seemed to be collapsed. Ramos, who was with Grant from the outset, I had never seen so much angerand frustrated that I was on one of his own generals to start. His perfect plan would work, but Burnside had or not Meade ruined the thing with Sheridan. How to protect yourself against the spirit of infidelity and testing firm that light? The enemy had fought bravely and brilliantly and avoid destruction, while his men fell, bumbled and fumbled away another chance. I had a hair and destroy Leebelow. But then there was the same in the first desert campaign, and was Chancellorsville and Gettysburg. Union soldiers had done their homework and the rebels agreed to retaliate. The division was with the controls again, as always. Lee had risked his life, the race to the battlefield, bullets in the head, in a show of personal courage of a general at any time without Meade and Sheridan are cursing each other under an oak tree and tried to Burnside is smalland bittersweet revenge. It is not surprising that the Union had not broken the insurgency for a long time. How could such an incompetent leader?

At night, he thought. A Rawlins in question has had a coffee and a snack. Grant sat down and drank a bit 'of coffee.

"Rawlins, I made my decision."

Ramos was not sure what Grant has spoken. "Let us then?"

Grant got up and down the shoulder Rawlins. "No, myDear Friend, We return. We just have to go elsewhere. "

"But where General Grant?

Grant sat down and began his shoes. "I'm tired, Rawlins, and Don go through this twice, I need to rest if I can get Go into the morning, when Meade and you know the first time Oh, and remember waking up at 6 ...: 00, which happen when I sleep.

At 6:30 the next morning, Meade was at the meeting that Grant had calledhim.

"General Sheridan and ..."

Grant was arrested. "General Meade, now all the preparations for the night in March.. Tonight we go from here." Meade looked at him and said nothing: "Do not worry, George will not be returned;. If you move south and fight in a better place I hope we can steal a march and he and Lee, before you can not choose our place I like this place. ".

Meade watched with a smile cracking his face grim. "Well,U.S. Grant, "he said with enthusiasm.

From darkness to glory

About an hour after sunset, the Army of the Potomac West turned and went into the desert. There was anger and frustration in the hearts and the votes of men ... "What the hell are we going now Lee has enjoyed more, there is a rush why not stay and fight tomorrow, so that if the troops of Longstreet? There are three men, two of them!" In the West BasinDesert and Orange Plank Road Cycling expect men to Hermann Ford left. Instead, he turned to the right. Then the mood is completely changed the design began the solution. A joy when, as he had never heard of the grant. He ran through the ranks. "General Grant, General Grant, U.S. Grant, grant unconditional surrender," they shouted while throwing their hats into the air.

Horace Porter was mounted on the side of Rawlins. "This started a funeral march andbecame an instant triumph. "

Ramos nodded and said nothing. E 'Rawlins was strange. Porter saw, it was clear that his eyes filled with tears.

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

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

And for him,Porter. "

Porter nodded. And, General Ramos. But it is the culmination of the life of Ulysses S. Grant. If I were in the opposite direction to McClellan, Pope, Burnside, McDowell, Hooker, and Meade, which would have caused the death of a nation.

Lincoln's man in the past

asked to return to Washington, Henry Wing, a reporter for the New York Tribune, for an audience with the President. Lincoln met with some members of his cabinet. Like allWing journalist was not so. "Mr. President," he said boldly, "I have a personal word to you."

The company was new, and only with the Lincoln wing. "They wanted to see me?" Lincoln asked.

"Yes, Mr. President, I have a message for you, a message from General Grant. He told me he would give when they were alone. "

"Some of the grant for me?" The President proposed to Wing. He had never understood that the president has been so great. Lincoln leaned over andAla looked into his eyes with a look of almost savage. What is this? "I asked hoarsely.

Ala was nervous and emotional. His voice began to waver. "General Grant told me to tell him that, whatever happens, there is no way to be." What happened next, if the wing of the title for a future book, when Lincoln gave me a kiss.

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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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