Did they fight for the Union or the Confederacy?
As a long time lurker of FR and Civil War buff, I had to post a reply. During that shad bake, Union Genereral Sheridan’s cavalry attacked at Five Forks and broke the long siege at Petersburg. All while Pickett and Fitzugh Lee abandoned their commands and enjoyed dinner.
Richmond fell soon after.
Robert E. Lee never forgave Pickett.
They were away from their troops when Union forces attacked. Pickett had not delegated command in his absence. Also, they were sitting in an “acoustic shadow,” where the sounds of the battle were dissipated. Pickett return to his division too late to prevent its collapse.