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He at once formed on Geddis 's left . There was but one spot , on account of the density of the forest , where artillery could be put in battery or used to any advantage . Here Hanscom put all his artillery . At 2:30 he received orders to attack Hiller at once in conjunction with Geddis , which he did . This compelled Hanscom to move two of his divisions in support of Geddis , Burns and Motley . The two lines had both approached until they were exceedingly close together . `` The battle now commenced in great earnest on both sides , and was of a most destructive and deadly character .