The problem now was to get to the main ridge.

The enemy was fortified on the point; and back farther, where the ground was still higher, was a second fortification commanding the first.

Sherman was out as soon as it was light enough to see, and by sunrise his command was in motion.

Three brigades held the hill already gained.

Morgan L.Smith moved along the east base of Missionary Ridge; Loomis along the west base, supported by two brigades of John E.Smith's division; and Corse with his brigade was between the two, moving directly towards the hill to be captured.