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Saber and Scapegoat
Mark Nesbitt
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The major facts of the Gettysburg campaign and battle are well known, but controversies about its outcome abound even today. No issue is more contested than that of the whereabouts of the dashing cavalryman, Maj. Gen. J. E. B. Stuart. Author Mark Nesbitt gives a detailed reconstruction of Stuart's actions during the campaign and presents the case that Stuart was not at fault for the loss: He was following orders to the best of his ability. The blame surrounding Stuart only surfaced after the war when, in an attempt to exonerate Lee, some veterans vilified Stuart unfairly. Unfortunately for the ... Read more
The major facts of the Gettysburg campaign and battle are well known, but controversies about its outcome abound even today. No issue is more contested than that of the whereabouts of the dashing cavalryman, Maj. Gen. J. E. B. Stuart. Author Mark Nesbitt gives a detailed reconstruction of Stuart's actions during the campaign and presents the case that Stuart was not at fault for the loss: He was following orders to the best of his ability. The blame surrounding Stuart only surfaced after the war when, in an attempt to exonerate Lee, some veterans vilified Stuart unfairly. Unfortunately for the ... Read more
Product Details
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2002
Publisher
Stackpole Books United States
Number of pages
227
Condition
New
Number of Pages
256
Place of Publication
Mechanicsburg, United States
ISBN
9780811731027
SKU
V9780811731027
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About Mark Nesbitt
Mark Nesbitt, former park ranger and historian at Gettysburg National Military Park, is a recognized authority on the Gettysburg campaign. He has written tour pamphlets, screenplays, and audio scripts for the National Park Service and private enterprises in Gettysburg. He has written numerous books, including 35 Days to Gettysburg: The Campaign Diaries of Two American Enemies.
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