"Architect of Battle: Buford at Gettysburg" Topic

"Late in June 1863, the divisions of two great armies roamed Maryland and Pennsylvania. In retrospect, their confrontation at the crossroads of Gettysburg seems almost inevitable. However, the outcome of that confrontation was largely the work of one Union officer. This officer was born in Kentucky to a Democrat family. He would lead the First Division of Union Cavalry under orders to secure the crossroads in the vicinity of Gettysburg. How he executed these orders ensured the Union Army the best chance of victory in the upcoming battle.

He serves as a case-study in the theoretical and practical applications of tactics and strategy.

Though General Buford is relatively well known to Civil War buffs, and has been played by Sam Elliot in the Gettysburg film, the extent of his contributions in the summer of 1863 remain more obscure. This is unfortunate. He serves as a case-study in the theoretical and practical applications of tactics and strategy. His leadership prior to the battle ensured that his troops were well prepared and ideally positioned for the Confederate advance. The leadership and defensive concepts he employed remain relevant today.

Buford's objective on June 29th was to secure the town of Gettysburg for consolidation of the Army…"
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Amicalement
Armand

I can remember this being discussed in a historical journal in an article entitled "The Importance of Being Buford"

Have you the link?

Amicalement
Armand

I used this as the topic for one of my Command and General Staff College papers. Great subject, great leader, valuable lessons even for today.

This is an interesting book and an easy read:

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Thanks for share my friend!.

Amicalement
Armand