The First Day at Gettysburg: Essays on Confederate and Union

The First Day at Gettysburg: Essays on Confederate and Union Leadership

Many writers have argued that the Battle of Gettysburg represented the turning point of the Civil War, after which the Confederate fortunes moved inexorably toward defeat. Often overshadowed by more famous events on the second and third day, the initial phase of the contest offers very interesting problems of leadership. In this collection of essays, the contributors examine several controversial aspects of leadership on that opening day, including Lee's strategy and tactics, the conduct of Confederate corps commanders Richard S. Ewell and A.P. Hill, Oliver Otis Howard's role on the Union side, and a series of notable debacles among Lee's brigadiers. Drawing on the range of sources, the authors combine interpretation and new evidence, aiming to challenge readers to reconsider their understanding of the events of July 1, 1863.
Country USA
Brand Kent State University Press
Manufacturer The Kent State University Press
Binding Paperback
UnitCount 1
EANs 9780873384575
ReleaseDate 0000-00-00

Country	USA
Brand	Kent State University Press
Manufacturer	The Kent State University Press
Binding	Paperback
UnitCount	1
EANs	9780873384575
ReleaseDate	0000-00-00

The First Day at Gettysburg: Essays on Confederate and Union Leadership