ACW Campaign - Part Twenty.

In the brief lull, the Union took the opportunity to pull 7th Maine and 77th New York out of the battle line on the road, replacing them with 2nd and 3rd Vermont respectively.

The battle lines in the distance as General Hill leads four regiments east along the Stockton Road.

The withdrawing force can hear the battle restart as the Union troops once again assault the rebel lines.

The fresh Vermont regiments are both partially obstructed and protected by a small copse of trees, as are 6th Alabama and 2nd Florida. The resulting musketry is poor from both sides.

No such obstruction on the hill as 27th New York and 96th Pennsylvania exchange fire with 5th and 23rd North Carolina. All four regiments suffer a single hit, that leaves 5th North Carolina with an elan of just two resulting in a drop to a single dice from now on.

Hampton's Legion Cavalry and 9th Virginia Cavalry swarm around the hill in an effort to protect the flank of the infantry.

5th Maine followed by 16th New York halt to allow 'F' Battery 5th US Artillery a clear field of fire into the left flank of the confederate line on Stockton Road.

The damaged and retiring 7th Maine and 77th New York relieved from the firing line, make for the rear and a well earned breather. 'G' Battery 4th US Artillery get into action on the road.

Looking across the field from south of the farm.

Troops blinded by smoke, cough, splutter and reload.

Powder smoke and trees block the view of the firing lines on the Stockton Road. As once more the artillery engage in a duel.

'F' Battery 5th US Artillery fail to hit on their first flanking salvo.

Bondurant's Battery scores a hit on 'G' Battery 4th US Artillery, temporarily disabling it.

2nd Alabama closest the road take a hit, as does 2nd Vermont on the left of the Union line.

On the hill 27th New York and 96th Pennsylvania both suffer their first loss, but in devastating return fire against spasmodic and disorganised volleys by the rebels, score two hits each, this virtually destroys both 5th and 23rd North Carolina, down so a single point of elan.

Movement at the rear of the union lines, as relieved units move back and artillery and cavalry attempt to move forward.

Looking north across the Stockton Road and the farm.

Seeing the depleted and disorganised enemy regiments before him, Colonel Bartlett officer commanding 2nd Brigade, 1st Division orders a bayonet charge by 27th New York and 96th Pennsylvania into the beleaguered 5th and 23rd North Carolina.

For the rebs on the hill, the fat lady has already begun to sing.

Looking east from behind the union position.

The surviving, battered and beaten North Carolinians throw down their weapons in surrender. The left flank has fallen and in accordance with Brigadier Garland's orders, Hampton's Legion Cavalry and 9th Virginia Cavalry are to withdraw east and attempt to join up with General Hill.

Another volley of musketry on the Stockton Road, both confederate regiments are now down to, or are below half strength, but both manage a hit of the two Vermont regiments.

The scene from the last stand of 6th Alabama and 2nd Florida.

On the hill, 27th New York and 96th Pennsylvania round up the rebel prisoners.

9th Virginia Cavalry accompanied by Hampton's Legion Cavalry hastily move east.

They leave the battlefield behind.

Brigadier Sam Garland knows the time has come, his two regiments are close to breaking, not to mention being exhausted. With the left flank now gone he has little option but to surrender to prevent further pointless loss of life.

With Union troops all around the Dixon Farm, the Confederate position is now hopeless, but they have done the job they were assigned by allowing part of the brigade to escape.

6th Alabama and 2nd Florida along with Bondurant's Battery, lower their battle flags and drop their muskets.

Brigadier Sam Garland CS Army surrenders to Brigadier Brooks of 2nd Brigade, 2nd Division US Army.

A silence falls over the Dixon Farm.

General Franklin OC VI Corps and General Smith OC 2nd Division agree to stand the men down for one hour to rest and take refreshments. There are still almost three hours of daylight left and both men are anxious to reach Crow Bridge before then.
The prisoners are also to be fed and watered, then put to work collecting wounded and burying the dead. Two depleted regiments will remain here to supervise the prisoners and erect a field hospital so the wounded of both armies can be treated.
All cavalry are to move east to find, scout and report on the enemy.

Now a swift rearranging of the table ready for the next part.