Buford at Gettysburg (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9781511729291)

During the Civil War Battle of Gettysburg in July 1863, then Brigadier General John Buford commanded the First Cavalry Division, Cavalry Corps, Army of the Potomac, U.S.A. He is generally credited with determining the importance of, and holding the ground near Gettysburg for the coming battle. This study examines the controversies surrounding Buford's actions and discusses whether the controversies have overshadowed the importance of the lessons to be learned from the events.

Author: U. S. Army War College
ISBN-10: 1511729295
ISBN-13: 9781511729291
Publisher: Createspace Independent Publishing Platform
Language: English
Published: 04/15/2015
Pages: 44
Format: Paperback
Weight: 0.28lbs
Size: 11.02h x 8.50w x 0.09d