Early morning, 31 Dec. 1862. Hardee interrrupts McCook's breakfast. Rosecrans hanging out at  other end with Crittenden. McCook keeps the glad tidings to himself. Shades of Perryville! Map by Hal Jespersen, www.posix.com/CWmaps

31 Dec. 1862, around 11 AM. Hardee on a roll. Sheridan out of ammo, discouraged. Rousseau and Van Cleve gluttons for punishment. Map by Hal Jespersen, www.posix.com/CWmaps

31 Dec. 1862, late afternoon. Union right stabilized, pretty quiet where Sheridan is. Polk has a go at the Round Forest. Can't get past Hazen, Palmer, and Thomas' artillery. Map by Hal Jespersen, www.posix.com/CWmaps