Longstreet

[cash]

Wert says Lee didn't order an attack until 11 o'clock AM. That's not an order for a morning attack.

 

[cash]

I am just beginning of Wert's book.

See page 268.

 

[War Horse]

The Civil War Trust says that at 10:00 AM Lee rode out to inspect the left and right of his lines to make up his mind which way to attack.

 

[War Horse]

See page 268.

Thanks Cash!

 

[rpkennedy]

You first. You are picking and choosing. I guess you over looked the part where Wert says Longstreet should have been punished for his behavior. And there was a order for morning attack.

Those are two separate issues. Longstreet's behavior was not his best but that doesn't negate the fact that there was no morning order.

If there were such an order, what was the wording of that order? What is the source for this order?

R

 

[klongstreet]

I am just beginning of Wert's book. Below is an account of the second morning. Seems like all the Generals reported to Lee's headqurater for there orders.


James Longstreet The stars were shining brightly on the morning of the 2d when I reported at General Lee's head-quarters and asked for orders. After a time Generals McLaws and Hood, with their staffs, rode up, and at sunrise their commands filed off the road to the right and rested. The Washington Artillery was with them, and about nine o'clock, after an all-night march, Alexander's batteries were up as far as Willoughby's Run, where he parked and fed, and rode to head-quarters to report.


As indicated by these movements, General Lee was not ready with his plans. He had not heard from his cavalry, nor of the movements of the enemy further than the information from a despatch captured during the night, that the Fifth Corps was in camp about five miles from Gettysburg, and the Twelfth Corps was reported near Culp's Hill. As soon as it was light enough to see, however, the enemy was found in position on his formidable heights awaiting us

Civil War Trust.

Please keep posting the truth

 

[klongstreet]

They used a model from the Land of Little Horses.

R

It does not matter, the man is there for all to see

 

[klongstreet]

I just got points. why do I need them and what are they for.......sorry I just don't why

 

[War Horse]

I just got points. why do I need them and what are they for.......sorry I just don't why

I'm not really sure myself. I know once you've posted so many messages you get points which I assume will lead to promotions.

 

[klongstreet]

I'm not really sure myself. I know once you've posted so many messages you get points which I assume will lead to promotions.

I don't want to be promoted? you may get blamed for others mistakes

 

[klongstreet]

The Civil War Trust says that at 10:00 AM Lee rode out to inspect the left and right of his lines to make up his mind which way to attack.

How long did that take

 

[War Horse]

How long did that take

I stand corrected. He left camp at 9:00 AM and returned at 10:00 AM. It's all right here.

http://www.civilwar.org/battlefield...y-articles/longstreet-at-gettysburg-day2.html

 

[klongstreet]

How long did that take

About as long as it took to read the hatred against Longstreet, I am just learning but his insight into defense was so 1st world war.

 

[klongstreet]

About as long as it took to read the hatred against Longstreet, I am just learning but his insight into defense was so 1st world war.

Sorry war hoarse, I intended to answer another question, but your facts speak for themselves

 

[klongstreet]

Sorry war hoarse, I intended to answer another question, but your facts speak for themselves

That is a typo....War horse

 

[War Horse]

I stand corrected he left headquarters at 9:00AM and returned at 10:00Am. It's all right here.

http://www.civilwar.org/battlefield...y-articles/longstreet-at-gettysburg-day2.html

The man was a soldiers soldier. He was an excellent leader, an excellent strategist, who pocessed unquestioned courage. If you study him you will find countless accounts of proven achievements not to mention the affectionate respect of General Lee. Yes, you will also encounter the negative accusations as well. Thats what makes him fun. At least I have fun with it. Enjoy.

 

[M E Wolf]

I just got points. why do I need them and what are they for.......sorry I just don't why

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M. E. Wolf
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Sept. 29, 2014 6:15 p.m.

 

[M E Wolf]

From the book "Aide-de-Camp to Lee" - written based on papers belonging to Colonel Charles Marshall, Aide-de-Camp to General R. E. Lee. Please pay attention to the last paragraph onwards on Page 180.

M. E. Wolf

 

[M E Wolf]

Page 233 -- 'early as practical' as far as General Longstreet goes...

 

[M E Wolf]

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