Department of the Susquehanna Preceding Gettysburg, June 1863: Civil-Military Harmony Ensures Reserve Capability

Abstract

The common understanding of the 1863 Pennsylvania Campaign is that the Confederate Army of Northern Virginia crossed the Potomac River relatively uncontested until clashing with the Union Army of the Potomac at Gettysburg. To fully grasp the accuracy of this statement, consideration must be given to influencing factors present in Pennsylvania 1863. Using modern military homeland-security framework, Army Total Force Policy, and doctrine, the purpose of this essay is to examine the military preparedness of the Department of the Susquehanna and civil authorities in deploying military assets domestically prior to the Battle of Gettysburg, so as to capture lessons learned for future civil-military operations.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Mar 29, 2017
Accession Number
AD1176645

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  • Michael D. Zultak

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  • Marine Corps University

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