For the preceding few days, Braxton Bragg had been deceived by the diversion launched by Sills against Frankfort, assuming that it was the major thrust of Buell's army.
I de foregående dage var Braxton Bragg blevet narret af den afledningsmanøvre, som Sills havde igangsat mod Frankfort, og troede at det var et større fremstød fra Buells hær.