His right extended to the back-water up the ravine opening into the Cumberland south of the village.

The troops were not intrenched, but the nature of the ground was such that they were just as well protected from the fire of the enemy as if rifle-pits had been thrown up.

Our line was generally along the crest of ridges.

The artillery was protected by being sunk in the ground.

The men who were not serving the guns were perfectly covered from fire on taking position a little back from the crest.