GDG- Ewell and the High Ground

[J. David Petruzzi]

>>But I just do not see
that Stuart was whacked out psychologically because of Brandy Station.  As a
matter of fact, that was already more than two weeks old, and a lot of water
had gone over the dam since then.  Especially considering the Loudoun County
cavalry battles, in which Stuart held up his end of the bargain pretty well.

Regards, Tom>>


Hi Tom,

Actually, I see Upperville as much more of a defeat for Stuart than Brandy
Station.  Certainly he was excoriated for the loss at Brandy (by the
newspapers and his comrades) but I think it's too simplistic, as I think you
believe as well, to simply say that Stuart was seeking some kind of revenge
(as Eric and I point out in our book).  Very likely an ingredient in the mix
to be sure, but not an overriding reason.

Upperville, in my book, was more a battlefield defeat.

J.D.