Lafayette was the present location of Bragg's army; due to misinformation and poor intelligence, Rosecrans was convinced that Bragg was demoralized and was retreating to Dalton, Georgia, farther to the southeast.
Lafayette was the present location of Bragg's army. Bragg was demoralized. Rosecrans was convinced this. This was due to misinformation. This was due to poor intelligence. Rosecrans was retreating to Dalton, Georgia, farther to the southeast. This was due to misinformation. This was due to poor intelligence.