Excerpt from General Meade
The basis of the following pages has been found in the official records of the Union and Confederate armies. The authentic narrative of the campaigns from the crossing of the Rapidan in the spring of 1864 to Appomattox is The Virginia Campaign of 1864 and 1865, by General Andrew A. Humphreys. Tested by that history, a comparison of which with the official records shows it to be almost flaw less, all other accounts of the same events, whether in the form of biography, history, or memoirs, however enter taining these may be as narratives, or however great may be the military fame of the writers, must stand or fall.
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Paperback. Zustand: New. Print on Demand. This book chronicles the life and military career of Union General George Meade, an enigmatic figure who commanded the Army of the Potomac from 1863 until the end of the Civil War. Despite his leadership during the critical Gettysburg campaign and his strategic maneuvers throughout the conflict, Meade is often overlooked in favor of more celebrated contemporaries like Grant and Sherman. Drawing on official records, the author presents a comprehensive account of Meade's military service, exploring his tactics, leadership style, and the challenges he faced. The work examines the reasons behind Meade's relative obscurity compared to his fellow generals, shedding light on the nuances of military history and the complexities of reputation. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item. Bestandsnummer des Verkäufers 9781334451874_0
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