{"product_id":"9798216455219","title":"Lee’s Decisions at Gettysburg","description":"\u003ch1\u003eLee’s Decisions at Gettysburg\u003c\/h1\u003e\u003ch3\u003eEdward B. McCaul\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cb\u003eHistory \/ Military \/ Civil Wars\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eLee's Decisions\u003c\/i\u003e \u003ci\u003eat Gettysburg \u003c\/i\u003eoffers a groundbreaking reevaluation of one of the most debated controversies of the American Civil War-the feasibility of General James Longstreet's proposal to maneuver the Army of Northern Virginia south after the first day of fighting\u003c\/b\u003e.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eEdward B. McCaul, a retired Army officer and military historian, draws on overlooked logistical, geographical, and intelligence factors to argue that Lee's army was no longer capable of extensive movement after July 1, 1863. Integrating military history with strategic analysis, the book examines issues such as forage and water requirements, cavalry dispositions, and the location of Federal units beyond the battlefield-forces that could have rapidly assembled to oppose any Confederate shift.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eMcCaul challenges long-held assumptions by demonstrating how constraints in supply, terrain, and time shaped Lee's decisions and limited his options. Featuring detailed tables, maps, and newly considered Federal troop dispositions, this study illuminates the audacity and risk inherent in Lee's campaign planning. Intended for Civil War scholars, professional military officers, and serious enthusiasts, this book provides fresh insight into why a seemingly sound plan was not feasible in practice, reframing our understanding of Confederate strategy at Gettysburg.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eEdward B. McCaul\u003c\/b\u003e is a graduate of the United States Military Academy at West Point and a retired U.S. Army officer. He holds a doctorate in Military History from The Ohio State University and has authored four books on the American Civil War, along with numerous scholarly articles. Dr. McCaul's research focuses on operational feasibility and command limitations in historical campaigns, with a particular emphasis on the Battle of Gettysburg.\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePublication Date: \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e04 February 2027\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePublisher: \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBloomsbury Academic\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eImprint: \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBloomsbury Academic\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eISBN-13: \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e9798216455219\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFormat: \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eHardback\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePage Count: \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e256\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWeight (oz): \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e16.0\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e","brand":"Bloomsbury Academic","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51197856088204,"sku":"9798216455219","price":103.5,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"url":"https:\/\/lateknightbooks.com\/products\/9798216455219","provider":"Late Knight Books and Services, LLC","version":"1.0","type":"link"}