Any idea why leaders and guns seem to survive even the most catastrophic defeats? I lost an army of three divisions nearly wholesale when they were cut off in Va. Butler, three division commanders, and 11 batteries returned, but no infantry. Now I can certainly see a general (especially Butler) to make sure he's the first out of the trouble, but would infantry sacrifice itself to save the guns? Experience would say it's rather vice-versa, i.e. guns covering the retreat. And in any case guns are cumbersome to move and would easily be lost in a rout, while infantry should get away more easily. Afterall the grunts can walk, guns need to be dragged.
Odd?