Buford at Gettysburg

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Abstract:

During the Civil War Battle of Gettysburg in July 1863, then Brigadier General John Buford commanded the First Cavalry Division, Cavalry Corps, Army of the Potomac, U.S.A. He is generally credited with determining the importance of, and holding the ground near Gettysburg for the coming battle. This study examines the controversies surrounding Bufords actions and discusses whether the controversies have overshadowed the importance of the lessons to be learned from the events.

Author(s):
Devlin, Daniel D.
Author Organization(s):
ARMY WAR COLL CARLISLE BARRACKS PA
Descriptive Note:
Individual study project
Supplementary Note:
USAWC Military Studies Program Paper.
Pagination:
0047

Security Markings

DOCUMENT & CONTEXTUAL SUMMARY

Distribution:
Approved For Public Release
Distribution Statement:
Approved For Public Release; Distribution Is Unlimited.

RECORD

Collection: TR
Identifying Numbers
Monitor Series:
USAWC
 Subject Terms
Joint Capability Areas:
JCA_5_Command and Control; JCA_1_Force Support; JCA_5.2_Understand; JCA_3_Force Application; JCA_3.1.1_Maneuver to Engage; JCA_3.1_Maneuver; JCA_5.2.2_Develop Knowledge and Situational Awareness; JCA_1.1_Force Management; JCA_5.5_Direct; JCA_5.5.1_Communicate Intent and Guidance; JCA_1.2_Force Preparation; JCA_1.2.3_Educating; JCA_4.1_Deployment and Distribution; JCA_6.4.1_Secure Information Exchange; JCA_6_Net Centric; JCA_6.4_Information Assurance; JCA_1.2.1_Training; JCA_JCA_4.1.2_Sustain the Force; JCA_4.2_Supply; JCA_6.1_Information Transport; JCA_1.2.5_Lessons Learned
Communities of Interest:
Weapons Technologies
Descriptor(s):
*LESSONS LEARNED, *MILITARY STRATEGY, BATTLES, MILITARY TACTICS, MILITARY COMMANDERS
Field(s)/Group(s):
Military Operations, Strategy and Tactics
Keyword(s):
*CIVIL WAR, GETTYSBURG, BUFORD JOHN, ARMY OF THE POTOMAC
Report Date:
1992 Apr 13