George Gordon Meade and the War in the East |
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| Author:
| Rafuse, Ethan S. |
| Series title: | Civil War Campaigns and Commanders Ser. |
| ISBN: | 978-1-893114-36-4 |
| Publication Date: | Jun 2003 |
| Publisher: | State House Press
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| Book Format: | Hardback |
| List Price: | USD $29.95 |
Book Description:
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Despite his defeat of Robert E. Lee at Gettysburg and his major role in several other Civil War campaigns, George Gordon Meade is perceived as the last of the unsuccessful generals of the Army of the Potomac. This biography examines the political dynamics that shaped his military strategy.
Despite his defeat of Robert E. Lee at Gettysburg and his major role in several other Civil War campaigns, George Gordon Meade is perceived as the last of the unsuccessful generals of the Army of the Potomac. This biography examines the political dynamics that shaped his military strategy.