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Carl and Herm at the Battle of Fredericksburg

{Note: Carl is playing the role of Burnside}

.....we join our 'heroes' in the early morning of the 2d day of battle.

Herm: Carl, we broke through on the left yesterday but got beaten back. I knew it was a bad idea to attack the flank anyway. I have a new plan but I want to clear it with you first.

Carl: I have a plan too, but let me hear yours.

Herm: General, as you undoubtedly know, the enemy are dug in up on Maryes Heights across a big ol' open field behind a stone wall. There are 78,000 of them up there. I think we should organize our troops into 17 waves of 1 brigade each and hit them head on and make a statement. They will never expect us to go right up the middle and attack the strongest point of their defense 17 straight times through artillery fire. We wil have the element of surprise on our side.

Carl: My God, great minds think alike. I was thinking the exact same thing. Tell General Gailey to take the lead and hit em' hard. But one last thing.....WAIT FOR DAYLIGHT. Our troops need the light to see the enemy and engage them effectively.

Herm: As always Sir, I am awed by your genious.