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Mansfield2 Eng 5-1-1

cmded corps at antietam where he died. early war had lesser commands. not much else. see no reason for the 5-1-1. probably should be 3-1-1, with an entry for division commander (is it needed re: game mechanics??)

3-1-1 with reckless

Rational:
As the lead brigade moved through an open field east of the Miller farmstead, they were subjected to fire by Confederate gunners, who took a terrible toll on the rookie soldiers. The troops were advancing in column formation, more suitable for marching, and their officers ordered deployment into open battle lines, which would reduce the risk of casualties from artillery shelling. Mansfield countermanded these orders, insisting they stay in column, because he was concerned that outside of the immediate control of their officers, the men would break and run. The result of this was to improve the mass of men that descended on the Confederate lines.


http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Joseph_K._Mansfield