Existing comment:
July 9, 1864:
Early's army approaches Monocacy:
8:00 -- Ramseur's division engages Union troops at the Junction.
9:00 -- Artillery is brought forward and engaged.
Morning Phase -- Skirmishes in the Worthington Yard:
10:30 -- McCausland's cavalry crosses the Monocacy River and begins the first attack. Union line shifts from the covered bridge to the Thomas farm. Skirmishes continue in the railroad cut at the Junction.
11:00 -- Ramseur makes a second attack at the Junction. Wallace orders the covered bridge burned.
Afternoon Phase -- Battle at the Thomas House:
2:00 -- McCausland's forces regroup and begin the second attack on the Union's left flank. They continue to attack until they are driven from the Thomas farm.
3:00 -- Gordon's infantry crosses the Monocacy River. Fighting continues at the Junction.
Late Afternoon Phase:
3:30 -- Gordon begins the third and final attack. He advances toward the Thomas house. Ramseur makes a third attack at the Junction. |