Review:
For much of the Civil War, Robert E. Lee and the Army of Northern Virginia fought on the defensive, but it's during three specific invasions northward--Antietam, Gettysburg, and the lesser-known Bristoe Station--that both the genius and failings of General Lee come to light. Historian Michael Palmer offers a revisionist look at how Lee, who has been at times nearly universally revered, made serious mistakes when engaging in offensive operations. Regardless of whether the reader totally agrees with Palmer's thesis, the argument is well presented, and the sources cited and Palmer's writing could engender a lively debate.
From the Publisher:
Few military figures have attained the legendary status of Robert E. Lee. Yet, though he displayed tactical brilliance in the defensive mode, Lee's offensive moves were often hastily undertaken with virtually no logistical preparation. And not surprisingly, these assaults ended in defeat. Lee Moves North explores the weaknesses of Lee's leadership by focusing on three of his unsuccessful campaigns to break ground in the North: the abortive Maryland invasion in Sharpsburg of 1862, the disastrous Gettysburg campaign of 1863, and the lesser-know Bristoe Station fiasco later that year.
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