Brown, Kent Masterson

Meade at Gettysburg: A Study in Command (Civil War America)

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ISBN 13:
9781469661995
author:
Brown, Kent Masterson
format:
Hardback
publisher:
The University of North Carolina Press
language:
English
Publication Year:
2021
Pages:
488
Dimensions:
23.9 x 19.8 x 3.6 centimetres (0
Genre:
Biography, Military, History,
Condition:
New
Availability:
Item usually sent within 10 working days
£28.46

Description

George G Meade at Gettysburg: A Study in Command by Kent Masterson Brown. This book reappraises the leadership of Union general George G Meade during the Battle of Gettysburg, one of the most pivotal battles of the American Civil War. Drawing on an extensive archive of primary sources, including published and unpublished papers, diaries, letters, and memoirs, Kent Masterson Brown offers a compelling narrative that deepens our understanding of the Army of the Potomac and the machinations of the Gettysburg Campaign. Brown highlights Meade's rapid advance to Gettysburg, his tactical control and coordination during the desperate fighting on July 2, and his determination to hold positions on July 3. He also examines the impact of supply deficiencies on Meade's decisions, including his pursuit of Lee's retreating army and his decision not to attack near Williamsport on July 13. By combining narrative with incisive analysis, Brown restores Meade to his rightful place in the Gettysburg narrative, providing a nuanced understanding of this critical moment in American history.

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