Nelson Miles's division had been sent to reinforce Philip Sheridan on the Union flank.

On March 8, the Confederates attempted to seize the initiative by attacking the Union flanks.

This line was being extended to reach the vicinity of the Union flank at Globe Tavern.

Flournoy's cavalry swept around the Union flanks, causing panic.

Longstreet attempted a double envelopment: attacks timed to strike both Union flanks simultaneously.

Taylor thought he was sending them into the Union flank, but it was actually the center.

Rodes had come in right on the Union flank; the blue troops were turning to meet a new threat.

He saw the glint of bayonets in the sun to the southwest and realized that a Confederate assault into the Union flank was imminent.

The Union flanks were being pushed back, but not decisively.

On the second day, Lee attempted to capitalize on his first day's success by launching multiple attacks against the Union flanks.