Jeffrey Wm Hunt Reihenfolge der Bücher (Chronologisch)

EASTERN THEATER BOOK OF THE YEAR (EASTERN THEATER) - CIVIL WAR BOOKS AND AUTHORS Jeffrey Hunt's work reveals a crucial yet overlooked segment of the Gettysburg Campaign, extending beyond the Potomac River into central Virginia from July 14 to 31, 1863. Contrary to the common belief that the campaign ended at the Potomac, it continued as the Lincoln administration urged George Meade to pursue Robert E. Lee's Army of Northern Virginia. Instead of directly following Lee, Meade strategically maneuvered south along the east side of the Blue Ridge Mountains, aiming to outsmart his opponent and seize critical gaps in the terrain. This tactical game sought to trap Lee in the northern Shenandoah Valley, potentially leading to a decisive Union victory. The ensuing two weeks unfolded like a grand chess match, filled with intense marching, cavalry charges, and skirmishes that threatened to escalate into a major confrontation capable of altering the war's trajectory in the Eastern Theater. Throughout this period, Union soldiers remained acutely aware of the dangers posed by Lee's forces. This first volume of a trilogy draws on extensive primary sources to deliver a detailed day-by-day account, enriched with vivid prose, original maps, and photographs, marking a significant addition to Civil War literature. Hunt's exploration finally brings these pivotal weeks into the spotlight, reshaping our understanding of the Gettysburg Campaign.