The ambush was complete, as General James Fagan's cavalry had been shadowing the union forces for days, knew every trail, bayou and cross-roads and had more than a 3 to 1 advantage in troops.
The ambush was complete, as General James Fagan's Confederate cavalry had been shadowing the union force since it departed Camden three days earlier. They knew every trail, bayou and cross-roads and had more than a 3 to 1 advantage in troops.