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^^ OK, yes, I think there was a spy! 
Otherwise it is hard to explain why the Battle at Gettysburg was not planned or foreseen. But you are right, the lurking tension between KA and historical reality remains present. I don't know whether there is corroborating evidence from outside the novel or not, outside of the post battle conversation between Lee and Longstreet. Vito? Where are you?
Otherwise it is hard to explain why the Battle at Gettysburg was not planned or foreseen. But you are right, the lurking tension between KA and historical reality remains present. I don't know whether there is corroborating evidence from outside the novel or not, outside of the post battle conversation between Lee and Longstreet. Vito? Where are you?
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Originally Posted by S1997,Sep 22 2006, 04:37 PM
^^ OK, yes, I think there was a spy! Otherwise it is hard to explain why the Battle of Gettysburg was not planned or foreseen. But you are right, the lurking tension between KA and historical reality remains present. I don't know whether there is corroborating evidence from outside the novel or not, outside of the post battle conversation between Lee and Longstreet. Vito? Where are you?
Otherwise it is hard to explain why the Battle of Gettysburg was not planned or foreseen. But you are right, the lurking tension between KA and historical reality remains present. I don't know whether there is corroborating evidence from outside the novel or not, outside of the post battle conversation between Lee and Longstreet. Vito? Where are you?Many of the General Stuart critics will jump on him for letting General Lee down. As it turns out, he was directed to support/protect General Ewell's right flank on the March towards Harrisburg. Also, General Lee had additional cavalry support which he could have used for recon, but he opted not to employ them. He later criticized himself for this decision.
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Originally Posted by Kyras,Sep 22 2006, 10:58 AM
Sure. 
Time's running out. I better give it a shot.
Time's running out. I better give it a shot.
If she does not finish it by the meet, she says I can drive her car, and she can be my +1 in G'burg
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Originally Posted by Vitito,Sep 22 2006, 08:08 PM
Affirmative, there was a "scout," Harrison. That part of the story is accurate. In fact, General Lee had just issued orders for General Ewell (28-29 Jun) to march to threaten Harrisburg, with General Longstreet in support. General Hill was to cutoff key railroad junctions between Harrisburg and Philadelphia, to thwart any attempts by the Union to reinforce defenses at Harrisburg. The intent was to force the Union Army to move out of Virginia. Enter the scout. He made contact and reported that the Union Army had crossed the Potomac, and that elements of the lead division advanced as far as Frederick City. Based upon this information, General Lee changed his plans. Unfortunately, to concentrate his forces, he had to make use of the narrow roadways leading to Cashtown and Gettysburg. Troops were bottlenecked, and the march was slower. Call it bad timing, bad luck, but this unfortunate event delayed some troop strength on day 1 of the battle.
Many of the General Stuart critics will jump on him for letting General Lee down. As it turns out, he was directed to support/protect General Ewell's right flank on the March towards Harrisburg. Also, General Lee had additional cavalry support which he could have used for recon, but he opted not to employ them. He later criticized himself for this decision.
Many of the General Stuart critics will jump on him for letting General Lee down. As it turns out, he was directed to support/protect General Ewell's right flank on the March towards Harrisburg. Also, General Lee had additional cavalry support which he could have used for recon, but he opted not to employ them. He later criticized himself for this decision.