GDG- BMI

[Tim Gennett]

Sure, no problem with that.  I only mean to point out that, beyond Patrick 
and perhaps Butterfield, NONE of the senior commanders of the AoP recognized 
the value of the BMI intelligence.  The work the BMI was doing was top notch 
but revolutionary and ground breaking, and such things can be slow to gain 
widespread acceptance or understanding.  Against that, I can be a bit 
critical of Meade for not "getting it" sooner, but I am compelled to temper 
that criticism in recognizing the reality of the situation.

Stated another way, would I have "gotten it" under the same circumstances? 
Doubtful.

Regards, Tim


----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Tom Ryan" <pennmardel at mchsi.com>
To: "GDG" <gettysburg at arthes.com>
Sent: Tuesday, October 31, 2006 09:44
Subject: RE: GDG- BMI


> Esteemed GDG Member Contributes:
>
>
> Tim,
>
> It all depends on where we, the long distance observers, believe the 
> burden
> should lie for recognizing and accepting the intelligence that the BMI
> produced.  In my opinion, that burden belongs on the AoP commanders.