Under cover of rain the rebel army did a slow march through the rough terrain, hindered by the difficulty off moving equipment and artillery.
He also had sufficient time to move artillery from the river side of the fort to the east side fronting the Federal forces.
Attempts to move artillery forward encountered severe delays.
Lyon followed several days later, moving troops and artillery up the Missouri river by steamboat.
North Korea has also moved long-range artillery, including 170-millimeter guns and 240-millimeter multiple rocket launchers, to the area near the border.
Due to the difficulty in moving artillery onto this hill, Hughes sent his chief engineer to deliver the summons.
Georgia was reportedly moving tanks, artillery and troops to the border with South Ossetia.
Iraq has also moved some light infantry and artillery south to the Basra area.
Plumer planned four steps at six day intervals, to give time to move artillery and supplies forward.
The fiat, even ground was ideal for moving artillery, and for marching tight ranks of ordered soldiers.