Gettysburg: A Study of Lee's Command Effectiveness, 1863
Abstract
This paper is an historical analysis of the effectiveness of General Lee's command during the Battle of Gettysburg: The argument is made and defended that General Lee's effectiveness of command during the Battle of Gettysburg was reduced because of the absence of two of his trusted subordinates and his interaction with other senior leaders in the Army of Northern Virginia. This paper examines the period from the Battle of Chancellorsville to the Battle of Gettysburg, 1863. The life of General Lee is discussed briefly up till the Battle of Gettysburg, along with the topics: Lee's Trusted Subordinates, Chancellorsville, Lee's reorganization of the Army of Northern Virginia, Gettysburg, Lee's Effectiveness at Gettysburg, and finally the Conclusion. The Conclusion provides a summary as well as discussing lessons to be learned.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Mar 21, 2011
- Accession Number
- ADA600665
Entities
People
- Matthew W. Foreman
Organizations
- Marine Corps University