Did General Meade Desire To Retreat At The Battle Of Gettysburg? (1883) - Hardcover

""Did General Meade Desire To Retreat At The Battle Of Gettysburg?"" is a historical book written by George Meade, a Union general who commanded the Army of the Potomac during the American Civil War. The book was first published in 1883 and explores the events leading up to the Battle of Gettysburg in 1863, one of the most significant battles of the war.The book focuses on the question of whether General Meade, who was in charge of the Union forces at Gettysburg, wanted to retreat during the battle. Meade's leadership during the battle has been a subject of controversy, with some historians suggesting that he missed opportunities to defeat the Confederate forces and end the war sooner.In this book, Meade defends his actions and argues that he did not want to retreat during the battle. He provides a detailed account of the events leading up to the battle, including the movements of both Union and Confederate forces, and describes the decisions he made during the battle.The book also includes correspondence between Meade and other Union generals, as well as his official report on the battle. Meade's writing style is clear and concise, making the book accessible to readers who are not experts in Civil War history.Overall, ""Did General Meade Desire To Retreat At The Battle Of Gettysburg?"" is an important historical document that sheds light on the leadership and decision-making of one of the key figures in the Civil War. It is a must-read for anyone interested in the history of the United States and the Civil War.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.