| Description |
xvii, 649 pages, [8] pages of plates : illustrations, maps ; 24 cm. |
| Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references (pages 591-612) and index. |
| Contents |
Introduction. "On such a full sea..." -- Reprise. "From the interior to the frontier": Lee reaches the Potomac, September 1, 1862 -- "We cannot afford to be idle": Lee's strategic dilemma, September 2-3, 1862 -- "More fully persuaded": Lee crosses the Potomac, September 4-6, 1862 -- "In this I was disappointed": Lee revises his strategy, September 7-9, 1862 -- "Intercept such as may attempt escape": Lee's best-laid plans, September 10-12, 1862 -- "More rapidly than convenient": Lee's plans unravel, September 13, 1862 -- "The day has gone against us": Lee stands at the mountain gaps, September 14, 1862 -- "We will make our stand on these hills": Lee's hope renewed, September 15, 1862 -- "All will be right": Lee's last chance for maneuver, September 16, 1862 -- "A hard day's work before us": Lee's bloodiest day, September 17, 1862 -- "Until none but heroes are left": Antietam endgame, September 18-21, 1862, and after -- Finale. "We have tried the utmost": Lee's ventures risked and lost. |
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Maryland Campaign, 1862.
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Lee, Robert E. (Robert Edward), 1807-1870 -- Military leadership.
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Strategy -- History -- 19th century.
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Confederate States of America -- Military policy.
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| ISBN |
0873386310 (alk. paper) |
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