Re: Col. Marshall T.Polk Polks Tenn. Battery
If anyone is interested a great book called "Illinois Rebels" by Ed Gleeson,describes the foolish piecemeal attacks at Rhea Field,April 6,"62" near Shiloh Church. This order by Gen.Bragg almost destoyed the entire Battery (Polks), along with the 15th Tenn. and 2nd Tenn. One of the stongest Union positions at Shiloh and a demi-brigade was ordered to attack ? Bully for Bragg !