GDG- Ewell and the High Ground

[Tom Ryan]

<<I think this is an excellent demonstration of why "what-ifs" are so
dangerous.  I think you are taking the battle as we know it, adding a dash
of Stuart, and making adjustments to what we know happened as a result.  I
think what you describe as "undoubtedly" and "likely" are just a couple of
numerous possibilities given the presence of Stuart with the ANV prior to
June 30.>>

Bob,

	Negative reaction to the use of adjectives noted, but my comments were
intended to help explain why things turned out the way they did rather than
an emphasis on what ifs.  At the same time, based on Stuart's performance
throughout his career I do not see the problem with hazarding an assessment
of how things could have turned out differently.  There are pretty good
grounds for making that judgment.  Not to mention there are several books
that have been written on this subject.

Regards, Tom