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Lee is trapped, and must be taken : eleven fateful days after Gettysburg: July 4 to July 14, 1863 /

"The objective of this study is to examine Maj. Gen. George G. Meade's strategy and tactics during the eleven days, July 4 to 14, 1863, following the Battle of Gettysburg in response to President Abraham Lincoln who envisaged that the Confederate rebellion would be brought to an end if Mea...

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Bibliographic Details
Call Number:Libro Electrónico
Main Authors: Ryan, Thomas J., 1934- (Author), Schaus, Richard R. (Author)
Format: Electronic eBook
Language:Inglés
Published: El Dorado Hills, California : Savas Beatie, [2019]
Edition:First edition.
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Online Access:Texto completo
Table of Contents:
  • July 4, 1863: "our task is not yet accomplished"
  • July 5, 1863: "the enemy is in full retreat"
  • July 6, 1863: "Lee is trapped, and must be taken"
  • July 7, 1863: "if vigorously pressed, [Lee] must suffer"
  • July 8, 1863: "I think we shall have another battle before Lee can cross the river"
  • July 9, 1863: "it is with the greatest difficulty that I can obtain any reliable intelligence"
  • July 10, 1863: "the rebel army was very demoralized"
  • July 11, 1863: "if we can destroy Lee's army now the war is over"
  • July 12, 1863: "it is my intention to attack unless something intervenes to prevent it"
  • July 13, 1863: "I should not be surprised if they cross the river tonight"
  • July 14, 1863: "Gen. Meade showed no disposition to attack us"
  • Weighing the outcome.