Awe. I see. I did understand what he was trying to achieve, and considering the disadvantage of the North having the high ground and Longstreet's objections, his decision is a true conundrum and so very un-Lee like. I thought perhaps he was pulling on some ancient battlefield wisdom. Like Patton. Thanks. Married to a Civil War nut. Visited Andersonville on my honeymoon. My knowledge is based on forced osmoses.
I spent (before moving to TN) the last decade living near Antietam, about 12 miles away. Really got into the history of all the nearby battlefields & took a LOT of pictures. To say the whole area is haunted is an understatement.
Frederick? And, yes. Ghosts. Same with Gettysburg and we are close to Point Lookout and the locals have amazing tales to tell. Took the boat there many times and no denying an off atmosphere near the lighthouse.
Awe. I see. I did understand what he was trying to achieve, and considering the disadvantage of the North having the high ground and Longstreet's objections, his decision is a true conundrum and so very un-Lee like. I thought perhaps he was pulling on some ancient battlefield wisdom. Like Patton. Thanks. Married to a Civil War nut. Visited Andersonville on my honeymoon. My knowledge is based on forced osmoses.
I spent (before moving to TN) the last decade living near Antietam, about 12 miles away. Really got into the history of all the nearby battlefields & took a LOT of pictures. To say the whole area is haunted is an understatement.
Frederick? And, yes. Ghosts. Same with Gettysburg and we are close to Point Lookout and the locals have amazing tales to tell. Took the boat there many times and no denying an off atmosphere near the lighthouse.
"My knowledge is based on forced osmoses."🐸👌