What if Lee and Forrest

[gary]

Rather, how about if Forrest was brought in to lead a corps after the death of Jackson. It's likely that Gettysburg would have been a Confederate victory and Cemetery & Culp's Hill captured the first day. Meade would have been driven back towards Washington with Lee nipping at his heals. There would be no battle for the Round Tops or Pickett's charge as the battle would have been a one day affair.

Yes it would be interesting if Forrest was sent to replace Jackson. I don't think Forrest would have made the errors, that happened on that first day. Even if Cemetery and Culp's Hills, weren't taken on the first day, Forrest genus for planning might could have come up with a battle plan that Lee would have accepted changing the one he had made which led up to disaster.

[mdall]

Right on Shane ....Forrest is by far one of my favorites of the Civil War.I like his in your face approach to things,and his ability to make calm,quick decisions at times when other leaders would have to stop,and study the problem at hand.Another reason I like him might be the fact that I had 7 great uncles that rode under his command.

Marty Allen
2nd Lt.Commander
Forrest/Longstreet Camp
SCV

[traveller]

I have nothing but respect for Forrest and all of his accomplishments, but I find it hard to believe one man could make such a difference in the total outcome, but it may have happened at Gettysburg. There seemed to be so many turning points. It would have been interesting to say the least. What would have been the outcome if Lee had pulled out after Day 2, beside a lot less Confederate casualties?

Traveller