Initially, after his brigade's first assault was repulsed, Daniel heroically galloped about his retreating men, successfully rallying them and launching another assault. Daniel's men suffered the greatest losses of any brigade in the corps on the first day of the battle.
Initially, after his brigade's first offensive failed, Daniel rode through his retreating men with courage, rekindling their spirits and leading a renewed assault. On the first day of the battle, Daniel's brigade suffered the most casualties among all brigades in the corps.