John 3rd
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Joined: 9/8/2005 From: La Salle, Colorado Status: offline
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We are about to start the second day of battle and I thought I would provide my thinking as to my plan for July 2nd BEFORE the guns open up. Casualties for Day One: Union Infantry 11,025 Cavalry 1,575 Artillery 18 Leaders 11 (76) Confederate Infantry 12,525 Cavalry 425 Artillery 23 Leaders 14 (95) To say that my opponent is aggressive is an understatement. Twice I thoroughly expected him to fall back to Cemetary Ridge after I whipped up on a part of his troops. Instead--he choose to attack each time. Am not used to aggressive Union Commanders so General Lee will follow what Longstreet recommended from the beginning. We are now fighting on the Defensive and looking to attack whenever possible. To that end a reverse-slope line was established during the night that has artillery placed throughout it. I've placed Infantry below the artillery and they have been digging fortifications. The rather beat-up 3rd Corps hold the far right, the 2nd Corps backs up the 3rd and stretches the line to the Gettysburg side of Oak Hill. I've started sliding troops to the right making way for the fresh 1st Corps which will be moving into position about 5am. Pending on where the Union attacks, I hope to hit the assault on the flank if possible. I am certain that the Union will attack. To that end we have dug, placed artillery, and have reserves ready incase of trouble or opportunity. There are also 4 Cavalry Regiments deep behind Union Lines who are waiting for unguarded Cannon or Supply Wagons to present themselves. Here is the chosen position:
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