GDG- Gettysburg The second day

[keith mackenzie]

Pfanz also covers Lee's reorganization of the ANV. The Anv, with an entirely new command Heirarchy, and the Aop with a new General commanding, but, for all intents and purpose, the same structure. It would seem, and I think that thats what Pfanz is saying in the last paragragh, that the only "veteren" army on the field was the AoP , while the ANV with all it's experience, was an untested organization.
  K.
James Cameron <cameron2 at optonline.net> wrote:
  Esteemed GDG Member Contributes:


Chapter 1, From the Potomac to Pennsylvania, sets the stage, starting with 
Hooker being relieved from command and replaced by Meade.

Pfanz describes Meade as capable, aggressive, and prudent. He also 
describes the orders Meade was given, which made the AOP both the covering 
army for Washington, and, the army of operation against Lee.

What constraints did the dual nature of these orders place upon Meade? As 
sensitive as the Administration was to any potential threat to Washington, 
did Meade, as a practical matter, act much differently than he would have 
anyway, in how he was able to maneuver against Lee?

Jim Cameron


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