GDG- Gettysburg The second day

[Robert Lawrence]

<<In contrast, Lee was hurting for info because of Stuart's 
<<absence.  He was relying on his staff to conduct 
<<reconnaissance of enemy positions.  He also had taken a large 
<<number of prisoners, and undoubtedly was gaining info from 
<<this source -- although not much evidence of this has turned up.
<<Overall, it appears Meade had a sizable intelligence 
<<advantage as of July 2.
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<<Tom Ryan 
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I wonder if J D or Eric could comment on the effect the lack of Stuart
had on Lee. I know it hurt him BUT I have also read that the effect of
Stuarts absence has been overblown to take blame away from Saint Robert.