TOUR STOP 15
Hovey's Approach
The Union forces opposite Fort Garrott were commanded by Brig. Gen. Alvin Hovey. It was Hovey's infantrymen who dug two approach trenches which merge just before Fort Garrott. Here you can obtain an excellent view of how siege operations were conducted. The approach trench is zig-zag. That was by design to minimize Northern casualties by reducing the effectiveness of Southern enfilading fire. hoveysap.jpg (28119 bytes)

Aerial View, Hovey's Approach (54k photo)

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Last update: Friday, November 05, 1999
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