GDG- New book on Stuart's Ride

[James Cameron]

<< To revise that last statement somewhat, my views may differ from yours in
that I lean toward the idea that Stuart's absence was a key factor, if not
the key factor, in the Confederate defeat at Gettysburg because of the
reason that a general without intelligence is usually on the losing side of
a battle.

While Stuart's absence was that factor, I also believe that many writer's on
this subject overlook the significant role of the enhanced cavalry and
intelligence operations on the part of the Army of the Potomac in causing
the separation of Stuart and giving Meade the upper hand during many aspects
of the battle.  >>

I think what it boils down to is that, yes, Stuart's absense was a factor in 
the Confederate defeat, but, that absense was not entirely Stuart's fault.

Jim Cameron

"It is in truth not for glory, nor riches, nor honours that we are fighting, 
but for freedom - and for that alone, which no honest man gives up but with 
life itself."
>From the Declaration of Arbroath.