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The only strategy or tactics was the movement of Van Dorn attacking on the right flank and in the rear, and these moves were fatal to his success.
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gutenberg.orgGrenville Dodge: “The only strategy or tactics was the movement of Van Dorn attacking on the right flank and in the rear, and these moves…”
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Dodge analyzes the tactical errors made by the opposing commander during a battle.
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