McLaw's graduated from West Point with James Longstreet in 1842 . He was promoted to division command under Jackson and served under Longstreet in the Antietam and Fredricksburg campaigns. He particulary distinguished himself in the defense of Marye's Heights when his division held back an entire corps . It seems that he was a great divisional commander thus far .
At Gettysburg he locked horns with Longstreet . I'm surprised to learn McLaws defended Longstreet against the attempts of Early and Pendleton to smear Old Pete's reputation after the war . McLaw's support of Longstreet seems all the more curious considering Longstreet relieved him of command during operations in the west in late 1863 .
I've also learned that General Lee had little faith in his abilities and refused his promotions . Lee issued McLaws orders personally on July 2nd rather than have Longstreet direct him . Was that because of Longstreet's " mood " or McLaw's questionable understanding of the situation ? Or Both ?
Why did Lee have a problem with McLaw's leadership ?
Could anyone elaborate on McLaw's performance at Gettysburg and his relationship with Longstreet and Lee ?
Thanks in advance .
At Gettysburg he locked horns with Longstreet . I'm surprised to learn McLaws defended Longstreet against the attempts of Early and Pendleton to smear Old Pete's reputation after the war . McLaw's support of Longstreet seems all the more curious considering Longstreet relieved him of command during operations in the west in late 1863 .
I've also learned that General Lee had little faith in his abilities and refused his promotions . Lee issued McLaws orders personally on July 2nd rather than have Longstreet direct him . Was that because of Longstreet's " mood " or McLaw's questionable understanding of the situation ? Or Both ?
Why did Lee have a problem with McLaw's leadership ?
Could anyone elaborate on McLaw's performance at Gettysburg and his relationship with Longstreet and Lee ?
Thanks in advance .