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Spies, scouts, and secrets in the Gettysburg campaign : how the critical role of intelligence impacted the outcome of Lee's invasion of the North, June-July, 1863 / Thomas J. Ryan ; foreword by Stephen W. Sears.

Author/creator Ryan, Thomas J., 1934-
Other author/creatorSears, Stephen W.
Format Electronic and Book
EditionFirst edition.
Publication InfoEl Dorado Hills, CA : Savas Beatie, [2015]
Descriptionxx, 481 pages : illustrations, maps ; 24 cm
Supplemental Content Full text available from Ebook Central - Public Library Complete
Subject(s)
Contents Prologue: Tullahoma: June 24-July 4, 1863 -- Intelligence resources: Army of the Potomac -- Intelligence resources: Army of Northern Virginia -- Intelligence plans and operations -- Analyzing the enemy's intentions: mid-May to early June -- Deciphering the enemy's movements: June 3 to 7 -- The invasion commences: struggling to outwit the opponent, June 8-13 -- Searching for Lee: June 14-16 -- Screening the army from prying eyes: June 17-21 -- Absence of coordination undermines Lee's objectives: June 22 to 25 -- Maneuvering for advantage: June 26 to 27 -- A spy brings news of the enemy: June 28 to 29 -- All signs point to Gettysburg: June 30 to July 1 -- Intense effort to gain the intelligence advantage: July 2 -- Lee's flawed assumptions: July 3 -- Lee retreats as meade deliberates: July 4 to 5 -- A battle of wits and a test of wills: July 6-11 -- The controversial escape: July 12 to 14.
Bibliography noteIncludes bibliographical references (pages 449-462) and index.
Access restrictionAvailable only to authorized users.
Technical detailsMode of access: World Wide Web
Genre/formElectronic books.
LCCN 2015000010
ISBN9781611211788 (hardcover : alk. paper)

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