The Story of Our Army From Colonial Days to the Present Time (Volume 2) - Softcover

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ISBN 10: 115052278X ISBN 13: 9781150522789

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This historic book may have numerous typos, missing text or index. Purchasers can download a free scanned copy of the original book (without typos) from the publisher. 1916. Not illustrated. Excerpt: ... CHAPTER XXI Lee's Invasion of Pennsylvania--Retirement of Hooker--Meade in Command of the Army of the Potomac--The Battle of Gettysburg--Pickett's Famous Charge--Lee Retreats to Virginia. The battle of Chancellorsville left the Union army defeated, dejected, and demoralized; the Confederate army victorious, exultant, and supremely self-confident. The whole North was cast down, depressed, and doubtful of the issue of the war; the South was exhilarated, triumphant, pouring new levies into Lee's ranks and calling upon him to abandon the defensive attitude and lead the veteran Southern hosts into Northern territory. The attitude of foreign nations, notably England and France who were just on the verge of recognizing the Confederate States as a new nation, justified the demand. The valor of the Southern troops had won world-wide respect, the extent and character of the Confederate military and civil organization made it impossible to regard them as mere rebels. If they could transfer the theatre of war to the Northern states their complete recognition would be assured. The Army of the Potomac was in a sorely weakened condition. True, it still outnumbered the Confederates greatly. The reports for June 30, 1863, fixed its strength at 115,256 officers and men, with 362 guns, while the Confederate reports for May 31, gave Lee 76,224 officers and men and 272 guns. The Federal army was better clothed, shod, fed, and armed. But its morale had suffered from its repeated reverses, and quarrels among its superior officers menaced its discipline. President Lincoln came in person to the camp, hoping to revive the drooping spirits of the men. Hooker met him with a letter of resignation which the President refused to accept. General Couch thereupon resigned, refusing to serve long...

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• ISBN 10: 115052278X
• ISBN 13: 9781150522789
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