Title One continuous fight : the retreat from Gettysburg and the pursuit of Lee's Army of Northern Virginia, July 4-14, 1863 / Eric J. Wittenberg, J. David Petruzzi, and Michael F. Nugent

Edition 2nd ed Published New York : Savas Beatie, ©2008

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Description 1 online resource (xxiii, 519 pages) : illustrations, maps Contents Contents -- Maps -- Photos and Illustrations -- Foreword -- Preface -- Introduction -- A Vast Sea of Misery: The Wagon Train of Wounded -- The Retreat of the Main Confederate Army Begins -- July 4: The Midnight Fight in the Monterey Pass -- Meade�s Pursuit Begins -- The Confederates Garrison Williamsport -- July 6: The Battle of Hagerstown -- July 6: The Battle for Williamsport -- July 7: In Full Pursuit -- July 7: Skirmish at the College of St. James and the First Battle of Funkstown -- July 8: Heavy Fighting at Beaver Creek Bridge and Boonsboro July 9: Sniping Along the LinesJuly 10: The Second Battle of Funkstown -- July 11: The Armies Jockey for Position -- July 12: The Second Battle of Hagerstown -- July 13: A Frustrating Day Spent Waiting -- July 14: The Crossings at Williamsport and Falling Waters -- The Federal Advance and Aftermath -- Conclusion -- Epilogue -- Driving Tour: The Retreat from Gettysburg -- Driving Tour: “The Wagon Train of the Wounded� -- Order of Battle -- Notes -- Bibliography -- Index Summary An account of what really happened following the Confederate retreat from Gettysburg. The book is a comprehensive study loaded with incisive tactical commentary, new perspectives on the strategic role of the Southern and Northern cavalry, and fresh insights on every engagement, large and small, fought during the retreat Notes First printing Bibliography Includes bibliographical references (pages 464-503) and index Subject Gettysburg Campaign, 1863. Military operations, Cavalry SUBJECT Pennsylvania -- History -- Civil War, 1861-1865 -- Cavalry operations Maryland -- History -- Civil War, 1861-1865 -- Cavalry operations United States -- History -- Civil War, 1861-1865 -- Cavalry operations. http://id.loc.gov/authorities/subjects/sh85140220 Cumberland Valley (Md. and Pa.) -- History -- Civil War, 1861-1865. http://id.loc.gov/authorities/subjects/sh85034785 Subject Maryland Pennsylvania United States United States -- Cumberland Valley Genre/Form History Electronic resource. Form Electronic book Author Petruzzi, J. David Nugent, Michael F ISBN 9781611210347 1611210348

Other Titles Retreat from Gettysburg and the pursuit of Lee's Army of Northern Virginia, July 4-14, 1863

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