Jackson posted his five regiments on the reverse slope of the hill, where they were shielded from direct fire, and was able to assemble 13 guns for the defensive line, which he posted on the crest of the hill; as the guns fired, their recoil moved them down the reverse slope, where they could be safely reloaded.
Jackson și-a postat cele cinci regimente pe panta inversă a dealului, unde erau apărați de foc direct, și a reușit să adune 13 tunuri pentru linia defensivă, pe care a postat-o pe culmea dealului; când se trăgea, reculul le muta la vale pe versantul celălalt, unde puteau fi reîncărcate în siguranță.