That would be historically accurate – since Heth was not meant to start a battle, the division supply wagons were left behind near Cashtown with the 11th Mississippi from Davis’ brigade as the wagon guards, hence why Davis’ brigade only has 3 regiments on Day 1 of the battle and the 11th Mississippi arrives by itself that evening/night. I believe Pender’s wagon was behind because when the battle started to heat up, he had to by necessity leave the wagon in the rear while the infantry and artillery rushed forward for combat so that the wagon would not slow them down. By this time Pender’s men were already on the road ahead of Heth’s wagons so those wagons could not arrive until <i>after</i> all of Pender’s units and wagons.
So historically, the Reb supply situation is probably correct, but as has been pointed out, the Yanks should have no wagons either.
Regards,
Lt. Col. Alan Lynn
3rd Battery "Jacksonville Greys"
4th Div, II Corps, AoA
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