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Edward G. Longacre Unsung Hero of Gettysburg (Hardback). Further DetailsTitle: Unsung Hero of Gettysburg Condition: New Subtitle: The Story of Union General David McMurtrie Gregg Author: Edward G. Longacre Format: Hardback EAN: 9781640124295 ISBN: 9781640124295 Publisher: Potomac Books Inc Genre: History Topic: Military History Release Date: 05/01/2021 Description: Gen. David McMurtrie Gregg (1833–1917) was one of the ablest and most successful commanders of cavalry in any Civil War army. Pennsylvania-born, West Point–educated, and deeply experienced in cavalry operations prior to the conflict, his career personified that of the typical cavalry officer in the mid-nineteenth-century American army. Gregg achieved distinction on many battlefields, including those during the Peninsula, Chancellorsville, Gettysburg, Bristoe, Overland, and Petersburg campaigns, ultimately gaining the rank of brevet major general as leader of the Second Division, Cavalry Corps, Army of the Potomac. The highlight of his service occurred on July 3, 1863, the climactic third day at Gettysburg, when he led his own command as well as the brigade of Brig. Gen. George Armstrong Custer in repulsing an attempt by thousands of Confederate cavalry under the legendary J. E. B. Stuart in attacking the right flank and rear of the Union Army while Pickett’s charge struck its front and center. Historians credit Gregg with helping preserve the security of his army at a critical point, making Union victory inevitable. Unlike glory-hunters such as Custer and Stuart, Gregg was a quietly competent veteran who never promoted himself or sought personal recognition for his service. Rarely has a military commander of such distinction been denied a biographer’s tribute. Gregg’s time is long overdue. Language: English Country/Region of Manufacture: US Item Height: 229mm Item Length: 152mm Release Year: 2021 Missing Information?Please contact us if any details are missing and where possible we will add the information to our listing.
