Forrest sent for Confederate aid, and soon, the two armies found themselves locked in an accidental battle, forcing both Bragg and Rosecrans to improvise.
He continued to believe that Bragg's forces were in disarray, even though he was now receiving multiple reports of the large Confederate force in the area.
In 1995, while Austin was serving at Fort Bragg, North Carolina, three white soldiers were arrested in the murder of a Black man and woman who were walking down the street.
Thanks to poor communication, General Hill did not receive Bragg's order until early on September 20, and he refused to start the attack until after his men had eaten breakfast.