His Mamluk cavalry deployed on the desert flank. They usually flank the sides of anticlines and display opposite characteristics. The Queen's Rangers and the infantry of the rearguard operated on the British right flank. Gen. Sherman took strategic positions for an attack on Bragg's right flank on Missionary Ridge. On their right flank, the brigade of Brig. The attack on the northern flank again met with exceptional German resistance. Lannes's corps had deployed on the crucial right flank. Fannin stood in the rear of the right flank. The first two options were rejected as being too ambitious and open to flank attack. Cornwallis rode to his left flank and steadied Rawdon's men. Four smaller domes flank the main dome. The 1st SS Panzergrenadier Division advanced on the left flank towards Bykovka. This column eventually became the left flank. Their secondary mission was to protect the southern flank of VII Corps. This destabilized the Pontic army, slewing it towards its right flank.