Lee Is Trapped And Must Be Taken

Author : Thomas J. Ryan,Richard R. Schaus
Publisher : Casemate Publishers
Page : 486 pages
File Size : 48,8 Mb
Release : 2019-04-15
Category : History
ISBN : 9781611214604

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"Lee is Trapped, and Must be Taken" by Thomas J. Ryan,Richard R. Schaus Pdf

This award-winning Civil War history examines Robert E. Lee’s retreat from Gettysburg and the vital importance of Civil War military intelligence. While countless books have examined the Battle of Gettysburg, the Confederate Army’s retreat to the Potomac River remains largely untold. This comprehensive study tells the full story, including how Maj. Gen. George G. Meade organized and motivated his Army of the Potomac to pursue Gen. Robert E. Lee’s retreating Army of Northern Virginia. The long and bloody battle exhausted both armies, and both faced difficult tasks ahead. Lee had to conduct an orderly withdrawal from the field. Meade had to assess whether his army had sufficient strength to pursue a still-dangerous enemy. Central to the respective commanders’ decisions was the intelligence they received about one another’s movements, intentions, and capability. The eleven-day period after Gettysburg was a battle of wits to determine which commander better understood the information he received. Prepare for some surprising revelations. The authors utilized a host of primary sources to craft this study, including letters, memoirs, diaries, official reports, newspapers, and telegrams. The immediacy of this material shines through in a fast-paced narrative that sheds significant new light on one of the Civil War’s most consequential episodes. Winner, Edwin C. Bearss Scholarly Research Award Winner, 2019, Hugh G. Earnhart Civil War Scholarship Award, Mahoning Valley Civil War Round Table

Author : Bradley M. Gottfried,Linda I. Gottfried
Publisher : Savas Beatie
Page : 193 pages
File Size : 52,8 Mb
Release : 2024-02-27
Category : History
ISBN : 9781611217032

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Race to the Potomac by Bradley M. Gottfried,Linda I. Gottfried Pdf

Even before the guns fell silent at Gettysburg, Robert E. Lee was preparing for the arduous task of getting his defeated Confederate army back safely into northern Virginia. It was an enormous, complex, and exceedingly dangerous undertaking—all in a pouring rainstorm and all under the shadow of a possible attack from the Federal Army of the Potomac. Lee first needed to assemble two wagon trains, one to transport the wounded and the other to deliver the tons of supplies acquired by the army as it roamed across Pennsylvania and Maryland on the way to Gettysburg. Once the wagon trains were set, he mapped routes for his infantry and artillery on different roads to speed the journey and protect his command. The victor of Gettysburg, George Meade, remained unsure of Lee’s next move and dispatched Maj. Gen. John Sedgwick’s VI Corps on a reconnaissance-in-force. The thrust found the Confederate army in full retreat: Lee was heading back to Virginia. Meade launched a pursuit along different routes hoping to catch his beaten enemy without unduly exposing his own battle-exhausted troops to a devastating counterattack or ambush. Union cavalry moved out after the vulnerable Confederate wagon trains. The encounters that followed—including several engagements with Jeb Stuart’s horsemen—resulted in the loss of hundreds of vehicles, the capture of large numbers of wounded, and the seizure of tons of valuable supplies. The majority of Lee’s wagons reached Williamsport, Maryland, only to find the pontoon bridge had been cut loose by Union troops. Lee’s army, meanwhile, reached Hagerstown, Maryland, largely unscathed and erected a strong defensive line while racing to build a pontoon bridge across the swollen Potomac at Falling Waters. Even as Meade hurriedly pursued Lee, he sought opportunities to launch an attack that might crush Lee’s army—and even end the war—once and for all. Bradley M. Gottfried and Linda I. Gottfried share the high-stakes story of Gettysburg’s aftermath in Race to the Potomac: Lee and Meade After Gettysburg, July 4–14, 1863.

Author : Fotini K. Chow,Stephan F.J. De Wekker,Bradley J. Snyder
Publisher : Springer Science & Business Media
Page : 760 pages
File Size : 52,5 Mb
Release : 2012-08-30
Category : Science
ISBN : 9789400740983

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Mountain Weather Research and Forecasting by Fotini K. Chow,Stephan F.J. De Wekker,Bradley J. Snyder Pdf

This book provides readers with a broad understanding of the fundamental principles driving atmospheric flow over complex terrain and provides historical context for recent developments and future direction for researchers and forecasters. The topics in this book are expanded from those presented at the Mountain Weather Workshop, which took place in Whistler, British Columbia, Canada, August 5-8, 2008. The inspiration for the workshop came from the American Meteorological Society (AMS) Mountain Meteorology Committee and was designed to bridge the gap between the research and forecasting communities by providing a forum for extended discussion and joint education. For academic researchers, this book provides some insight into issues important to the forecasting community. For the forecasting community, this book provides training on fundamentals of atmospheric processes over mountainous regions, which are notoriously difficult to predict. The book also helps to provide a better understanding of current research and forecast challenges, including the latest contributions and advancements to the field. The book begins with an overview of mountain weather and forecasting chal- lenges specific to complex terrain, followed by chapters that focus on diurnal mountain/valley flows that develop under calm conditions and dynamically-driven winds under strong forcing. The focus then shifts to other phenomena specific to mountain regions: Alpine foehn, boundary layer and air quality issues, orographic precipitation processes, and microphysics parameterizations. Having covered the major physical processes, the book shifts to observation and modelling techniques used in mountain regions, including model configuration and parameterizations such as turbulence, and model applications in operational forecasting. The book concludes with a discussion of the current state of research and forecasting in complex terrain, including a vision of how to bridge the gap in the future.

Author : Anonim
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 1298 pages
File Size : 51,7 Mb
Release : 1992
Category : Electronic journals
ISBN : CUB:U183013003449

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Monthly Weather Review by Anonim Pdf

Author : United States. Congress
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 586 pages
File Size : 50,7 Mb
Release : 1961
Category : Law
ISBN : UCR:31210026417327

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Congressional Record by United States. Congress Pdf

Author : Raymond M. Kethledge,Michael S. Erwin
Publisher : Bloomsbury Publishing USA
Page : 240 pages
File Size : 45,8 Mb
Release : 2017-06-13
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 9781632866332

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Lead Yourself First by Raymond M. Kethledge,Michael S. Erwin Pdf

"Lead Yourself First makes a compelling argument for the integral relationship between solitude and leadership." --The Wall Street Journal Throughout history, leaders have used solitude as a matter of course. Martin Luther King found moral courage while sitting alone at his kitchen table one night during the Montgomery bus boycott. Jane Goodall used her intuition in the jungles of central Africa while learning how to approach chimps. Solitude is a state of mind, a space where you can focus on your own thoughts without distraction, with a power to bring mind and soul together in clear-eyed conviction. But these days, handheld devices and other media leave us awash with the thoughts of others. We are losing solitude without even realizing it. To find solitude today, a leader must make a conscious effort. This book explains why the effort is worthwhile and how to make it. Through gripping historical accounts and firsthand interviews with a wide range of contemporary leaders, Raymond Kethledge (a federal court of appeals judge) and Michael Erwin (a West Pointer and three-tour combat veteran) show how solitude can enhance clarity, spur creativity, sustain emotional balance, and generate the moral courage necessary to overcome adversity and criticism. Anyone who leads anyone--including oneself--can benefit from solitude. With a foreword by Jim Collins (author of the bestseller Good to Great), Lead Yourself First is a rallying cry to reclaim solitude--and all the benefits, both practical and sublime, that come with it.

Author : John Petz
Publisher : Lulu.com
Page : 496 pages
File Size : 49,9 Mb
Release : 2015-09-05
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 9781329535350

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Dead Lee's 2015 Guide To Haunted Chicago by John Petz Pdf

My Haunted Chicago book series turns 10 years old this year (Oct 2015) and to celebrate I'm releasing this special anniversary edition packed full of wicked goodies. All of the classics and favorites are back, completely updated as well as multiple brand new locations. I'm also giving you a super special treat... for the very first time I give to you the complete, unedited version of Pop Rocks, Myths and Madmen, featuring all 6 stories... how cool is that? Be warned this special edition has all of my whit, charming personality, twisted sense of humor and wicked commentary... turned up to eleven. If you are easily offended may I suggest the Family Friendly Edition.

Author : C. Joseph Touhill,Gregory J. Touhill,Thomas A. O'Riordan
Publisher : John Wiley & Sons
Page : 187 pages
File Size : 41,6 Mb
Release : 2011-09-20
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 9781118210789

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Commercialization of Innovative Technologies by C. Joseph Touhill,Gregory J. Touhill,Thomas A. O'Riordan Pdf

This book helps you find innovative new technology ideas and guides you through the complete lifecycle of product innovation, including screening, funding, development, and commercialization. It gives you an edge by enabling you to start off with a solid foundation and strategy. Commercialization of Innovative Technologies focuses on three core areas that set the stage for successful commercialization: Developing and managing a strong, flexible "innovation team" of inventors, investors, technologists, and entrepreneurs; building a portfolio that spreads risk; leveraging input from technologists throughout the commercialization process.

Author : Robert Arp,Adam Barkman,James McRae
Publisher : University Press of Kentucky
Page : 314 pages
File Size : 45,8 Mb
Release : 2013-04-11
Category : Philosophy
ISBN : 9780813141664

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The Philosophy of Ang Lee by Robert Arp,Adam Barkman,James McRae Pdf

Ang Lee (b. 1954) has emerged as one of cinema's most versatile, critically acclaimed, and popular directors. Known for his ability to transcend cultural and stylistic boundaries, Lee has built a diverse oeuvre that includes films about culture clashes and globalization (Eat Drink Man Woman, 1994, and The Wedding Banquet, 1993), a period drama (Sense and Sensibility, 1995), a martial arts epic (Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon, 2000), a comic book action movie (Hulk, 2003), and an American western (Brokeback Mountain, 2005). The Philosophy of Ang Lee draws from both Eastern and Western philosophical traditions to examine the director's works. The first section focuses on Taoist, Confucian, and Buddhist themes in his Chinese-language films, and the second examines Western philosophies in his English-language films; but the volume ultimately explores how Lee negotiates all of these traditions, strategically selecting from each in order to creatively address key issues. With interest in this filmmaker and his work increasing around the release of his 3-D magical adventure The Life of Pi (2012), The Philosophy of Ang Lee serves as a timely investigation of the groundbreaking auteur and the many complex philosophical themes that he explores through the medium of motion pictures.

Author : Keith D. Dickson
Publisher : John Wiley & Sons
Page : 484 pages
File Size : 53,5 Mb
Release : 2022-02-08
Category : History
ISBN : 9781119863311

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American Civil War For Dummies by Keith D. Dickson Pdf

Take a walk through history with this guide for lifelong learners The American Civil War is one of the most fascinating and impactful periods in American history. Besides bringing about the end of slavery, the war had many important economic and social effects that continue to shape the history and present-day realities of the American people. In American Civil War For Dummies, you'll get an accessible, bird's-eye view of one of history's greatest conflicts. All the must-know details of the war are covered here, from the Battle of Gettysburg to the Emancipation Proclamation. You'll also find: Descriptions of the experiences of Black Americans, in both the North and the South, during the war Explorations of how slavery and civil rights fit into the social, political, and economic context of the time Profiles of some of the most famous generals in the war, including Robert E. Lee and Ulysses S. Grant Take a moment to get a hands-on education in this critical point in American history. Get American Civil War For Dummies now!

Author : Edward H. Bonekemper III
Publisher : Bloomsbury Publishing USA
Page : 461 pages
File Size : 53,7 Mb
Release : 2007-12-30
Category : History
ISBN : 9780313349720

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Grant and Lee by Edward H. Bonekemper III Pdf

Grant and Lee: Victorious American and Vanquished Virginian is a comprehensive, multi-theater, war-long comparison of the commanding general skills of Ulysses S. Grant and Robert E. Lee. Unlike most analyses, Bonekemper clarifies the impact both generals had on the outcome of the Civil War - namely, the assistance that Lee provided to Grant by Lee's excessive casualties in Virginia, the consequent drain of Confederate resources from Grant's battlefronts, and Lee's refusal and delay of reinforcements to the combat areas where Grant was operating. The reader will be left astounded by the level of aggression both generals employed to secure victory for their respective causes, demonstrating that Grant was a national general whose tactics were consistent with achieving Union victory, whereas Lee's own priorities constantly undermined the Confederacy's chances of winning the war. Building on the detailed accounts of both generals' major campaigns and battles, this book provides a detailed comparison of the primary military and personal traits of the two generals. That analysis supports the preface discussion and the chapter-by-chapter conclusions that Grant did what the North needed to do to win the war: be aggressive, eliminate enemy armies, and do so with minimal casualties (154,000), while Lee was too offensive for the undermanned Confederacy, suffered intolerable casualties (209,000), and allowed his obsession with the Commonwealth of Virginia to obscure the broader interests of the Confederacy. In addition, readers will find interest in the 18 clean-cut and lucid battle maps as well as a comprehensive set of appendices that describes the casualties incurred by each army, battle by battle.

Author : Jack L Kunkel
Publisher : Jack Kunkel
Page : 375 pages
File Size : 48,9 Mb
Release : 2021-01-01
Category : History
ISBN : 8210379456XXX

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Our Fathers at Gettysburg (2nd Edition) by Jack L Kunkel Pdf

* Over 100 large Battlefield Maps * Loaded with Photos, Illustrations and Discussion * Integrated with online Google Maps * Integrated with YouTube Battlefield Animations Little Round Top, The Wheatfield, The Peach Orchard, Devil’s Den, the Railroad Cut, Pickett’s Charge — these were the turning points within the most important battle of the bloodiest war in American history. But even careful students of Gettysburg can find themselves confused when reading about, or visiting, the battlefield. Here, finally, is a convenient guide for serious student and casual visitor alike which covers the sweep of events and the geography of the battlefield, step by step. This guide will help you find all the important locales and understand what the participants saw in 1863, even if you have no prior knowledge of the battle. Designed to enhance the experience of both those reading about the battle for the first time, as well as Civil War “Ahololics”, this guide can be used alone, or as a great way to prepare for a future visit to the battlefield. Clearly written and illustrated with maps, photographs and illustrations, this 2nd Edition of this book is the one to have if you really want to understand step by step what happened during those three terrible days at Gettysburg.

Author : Charles F. David
Publisher : Xlibris Corporation
Page : 280 pages
File Size : 51,6 Mb
Release : 2011-03-24
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 9781456879358

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Return to Hell by Charles F. David Pdf

"VIETNAM, a far off place a world away. A country drenched in blood, ours and theirs. Stories in this book wrapped in fiction, about the Marines that fought and sometimes died there. A place where Charlie owned the night, sometimes a ghost in the bush when the sun went down. A foe the Marines learned to respect, Victor Charles. This book is a tribute to all who served in that place they all called NAM."

Author : Anonim
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 532 pages
File Size : 55,7 Mb
Release : 1951-07
Category : Military art and science
ISBN : UOM:39015005540813

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Review of Current Military Literature by Anonim Pdf

Author : Dennis A. Vincenzi,Mustapha Mouloua,Peter A. Hancock
Publisher : Psychology Press
Page : 335 pages
File Size : 41,6 Mb
Release : 2004
Category : Psychology
ISBN : 9780805853414

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Human Performance, Situation Awareness and Automation by Dennis A. Vincenzi,Mustapha Mouloua,Peter A. Hancock Pdf

In 2000, the Conference on Automation joined forces with a partner group on situation awareness (SA). The rising complexity of systems demands that one can be aware of a large range of environmental and task-based stimulation in order to match what is done with what has to be done. Thus, SA and automation-based interaction fall naturally together and this conference is the second embodiment of this union. Moving into the 21st century, further diversification of the applications of automation will continue--for example, the revolution in genetic technology. Given the broad nature of this form of human-machine interaction, it is vital to apply past lessons to map a future for the symbiotic relationship between humans and the artifacts they create. It is as part of this ongoing endeavor that the present volume is offered.