After reading about the Jerusalem Plank Road (or Weldon Railroad if you prefer) I have to further question the execution of Grant's move on Lee's supply lines. I think Grant had the right idea, but in execution the process was quite painful for a myriad of reasons. Grant was detached from the situation, as was Meade and they could not gain the cooperation of their corps commanders. The Plank Road fighting also displayed, I think, the crisis in the ranks of the AOP, particularly the II Corps.
Fights like Globe Tavern, Reams Station, etc seem to be largely repeats of the Plank Road.
I don't think that the Petersburg battles are studied enough (but what battles are?)
What are others' thoughts on the Plank Road affair?
Respectfully
Fights like Globe Tavern, Reams Station, etc seem to be largely repeats of the Plank Road.
I don't think that the Petersburg battles are studied enough (but what battles are?)
What are others' thoughts on the Plank Road affair?
Respectfully