The fire of the opposing lines blazed in the faces of each other.

Often they were only three or four score yards apart.

Ewell, Jackson's ablest and most trusted lieutenant, fell wounded almost to death, and lay long upon the field.

Other Southern generals fell also, and despite their superior numbers they could not drive back the North.
Dick never had much recollection of the combat, save a reek of fire and smoke in which men fought.

He saw Colonel Winchester's horse pitch forward on his head and springing from his own he pulled the half-stunned colonel to his feet.