The struggle continues...
At North Hill 15th North Carolina captures the height, driving back 14th Michigan, but 17th New York are ready in reserve.
The Tar Heels are hit with a devastating volley and give way.
17th New York rushes up to retake North Hill.
But they do not stay long, as 1st North Carolina surges forward and takes it back; 2nd Ohio brings them under fire as 17th New York retreat.
And they do: 17th New York receive the charge and give way. Coverdale's brigade is on the back foot!
Meanwhile, in the centre, the 18th Mississippi and 12th Indiana are exchanging fire on Bleak Ridge; the latter get the worst of the shooting and fall back.
Moon's Battery comes into action against 4th Michigan as 11th Texas emerge from the woods once more. The Wolverines abandon the hilltop.
In go the 18th Mississippi to take Bleak Ridge and meet 9th Wisconsin coming up the other side.
The Mississippians win the fight and secure Bleak Ridge. Blake, steadying his men, is hit and wounded by a stray shot and has to leave the field. Hill takes command of the brigade for the moment.
Over on the Union right, Mount and his dismounted troopers are piling the pressure on 14th Texas.
The Yankee breechloaders take a heavy toll of the Texans.
The 11th Texas pulls back into the woods as the Union cavalrymen press forward.
and the road to South Bridge.
'C' Battery, 6th Pennsylvania, stand to their guns as they come under heavy artillery fire on the road.
Flanked to right and left, the gallant battery pulls out but is overwhelmed as it withdraws
by enemy artillery fire.
Can Hill and his men hold on?
Has Mutton's capture of North Hill gained a win for Best?
More to follow...
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