Tour Stop #3: Mix-up in Union Command

Larkin Poe, a Civil War veteran, stands at the site of his home, which burned during the battle.

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Location:

Chickamauga Battlefield

As officers called for troops to strengthen the left end of the US line, General Rosecrans ordered a division to shift out of its position. Unknowingly, his command created a fatal gap in the line.