Dunovant's death was one of the key factors leading to a Union victory in the engagement as it disconcerted his brigade and led to a delay in further attacks which allowed Davies to move his men to an even stronger fortified position.
Dunovant's death was one of the key factors. These key factors were leading to a Union victory in the engagement. It disconcerted his brigade. It led to a delay in further attacks. This delay in further attacks allowed Davies to move his men to an even stronger fortified position.