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William Swinton, Campaigns of the Army of the Potomac, chapter 10 (search)
, and to examine critically, and to ascertain, as early as he possibly could, where would be the best place to attack the enemy.—Meade's evidence: Report on the Conduct of the War, p. 345. At the same time that these reconnoissances were made, General Warren, with the Second Corps, strengthened by a division of the Sixth Corps, was sent to move upon the enemy's right; find out how far south his line extended, and, if possible, outflank and turn him. In these tentative efforts passed the 28th of November. Next day, Warren, having moved southward to the Catharpin Road, completed his observation of the Confederate right, and announced the conditions as favorable for an attack from that point. At the same time, Sedgwick, having carefully examined the Confederate left, reported that there was a point there which he thought weak and assailable. General Meade accordingly resolved to make attack on both wings, and for the purpose of strengthening the force with which Warren was to operat