An Aide De Camp of Robert E. Lee (Hardcover) (ISBN-13: 9781163326091)

""An Aide De Camp of Robert E. Lee"" is a book written by Major General Sir Frederick Maurice. The book is a memoir of his time serving as an aide-de-camp to Confederate General Robert E. Lee during the American Civil War. The author provides a firsthand account of his experiences with Lee, including his leadership style, strategic decisions, and personal characteristics. The book also provides insight into the Confederate Army's operations during the war, as well as the political and social climate of the time. Overall, ""An Aide De Camp of Robert E. Lee"" offers a unique perspective on one of the most famous generals in American history and the events that shaped the nation.1927. With Illustrations. Being the papers of Colonel Charles Marshall sometime aide-de-camp, military secretary, and Assistant Adjutant General on the staff of Robert E. Lee, 1862 to 1865. Contents: Preparation for War in the Confederacy; General Lee Attempts Reforms; General Lee's Military Policy; The Seven Days (a) Beaver Dam and Gaines's Mill; The Seven Days (b) White Oak Swamp to Malvern Hill; The Campaign Against Pope; The Maryland Campaign; Chancellorsville; The Gettysburg Campaign (a) The Object of the Campaign; The Gettysburg Campaign (b) The Invasion of Pennsylvania; The Gettysburg Campaign (c) The Battle; and Appomattox-Colonel Marshall's Story of the Surrender.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

Author: Major General Frederick Maurice
ISBN-10: 1163326097
ISBN-13: 9781163326091
Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
Language: English
Published: 09/10/2010
Pages: 362
Format: Hardcover
Weight: 1.54lbs
Size: 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.94d