Observing Hancock at Gettysburg
The General's Leadership through Eyewitness Accounts
Seiten
2016
McFarland & Co Inc (Verlag)
978-0-7864-9978-6 (ISBN)
McFarland & Co Inc (Verlag)
978-0-7864-9978-6 (ISBN)
General Winfield Scott Hancock was perhaps the most influential officer in the federal lines, though he commanded only one of seven Union corps at Gettysburg.
On day one, he rallied fleeing troops and placed them in the formidable position the Union army occupied for the remainder of the battle.
In a frantic few minutes on day two, he masterfully conducted reinforcements into a yawning gap in his defensive line, securing the position just moments before the Confederates advanced to try to take it.
On the third day, he led the successful defense against the massive frontal assault known as Pickett's Charge.
Understanding Hancock's pivotal actions at Gettysburg is essential to understanding the battle itself. This book covers his entire life and military career.
On day one, he rallied fleeing troops and placed them in the formidable position the Union army occupied for the remainder of the battle.
In a frantic few minutes on day two, he masterfully conducted reinforcements into a yawning gap in his defensive line, securing the position just moments before the Confederates advanced to try to take it.
On the third day, he led the successful defense against the massive frontal assault known as Pickett's Charge.
Understanding Hancock's pivotal actions at Gettysburg is essential to understanding the battle itself. This book covers his entire life and military career.
Paul E. Bretzger received the 1987 History Award at Stockton University for outstanding senior thesis and is an architect living and working in New York City.
Table of Contents
Acknowledgments
Introduction: Who Was Winfield Scott Hancock?
1. Prologue
2. Harmonious Systems
3. Arrival
4. Hancock Sets the Table
5. The Battle of Bliss Farm
6. Sickles Advances
7. The Third Corps Collapses
8. Hancock Prepares
9. Hancock Reacts
10. A Night Fight
11. Council of War
12. Morning of Uncertainty
13. Cannonade
14. “Longstreet’s Assault”
15. Aftermath
16. Lost Opportunity?
17. The Hancock Factor
18. After Gettysburg
19. Letters and Addresses
Chapter Notes
Bibliography
Index
| Erscheinungsdatum | 28.04.2016 |
|---|---|
| Zusatzinfo | 31 photos & illustrations, 8 maps, notes, bibliography, index |
| Verlagsort | Jefferson, NC |
| Sprache | englisch |
| Maße | 152 x 229 mm |
| Gewicht | 358 g |
| Themenwelt | Sachbuch/Ratgeber ► Geschichte / Politik ► Allgemeines / Lexika |
| Geschichte ► Allgemeine Geschichte ► Neuzeit (bis 1918) | |
| Geisteswissenschaften ► Geschichte ► Regional- / Ländergeschichte | |
| Geschichte ► Teilgebiete der Geschichte ► Militärgeschichte | |
| Sozialwissenschaften ► Politik / Verwaltung | |
| ISBN-10 | 0-7864-9978-8 / 0786499788 |
| ISBN-13 | 978-0-7864-9978-6 / 9780786499786 |
| Zustand | Neuware |
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