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William Swinton, Campaigns of the Army of the Potomac, chapter 12 (search)
bombardment was promptly followed by the advance of a storming column, which, by an impetuous rush, succeeded in breaking through Miles' line. Most of the command gave way in confusion, and it was found impossible to repair the break, for the only reserve present was a brigade of Gibbon's division under Colonel Rugg, and this could neither be made to go forward nor to fire. Hancock: Report of Reams' Station. The Confederates then sprang upon the artillery, and the batteries of McKnight, Perrin, and Sleeper had to be surrendered, after being brilliantly served. On the occurrence of this disaster, General Hancock ordered forward the division of Gibbon to retake the position and guns. The order was responded to very feebly by the troops, who fell back to their breastwork after receiving a slight fire. By the loss of this part of the line, the remainder of Gibbon's division was exposed to an attack in flank and rear: so that the troops were compelled to occupy the reverse side o