Battle Of Gettysburg Battle Analysis
The Artillery of the Potomac Army at Gettysburg, achieved victory through the “King of Battle” and integration of the Union maneuver commanders (Steve, 2014). Combat experience demonstrated seasoned leadership. The superiority of the Union artillery over their confederate counterparts was not only the number of guns employed, but also, it was the manner of how the Union commanders employed the artillery under their command (Steve, 2014). Proper integration of assets can determine the battlefield in moments. Hence, the concept of today’s utilization of artillery supporting the maneuver elements, has not drastically changed. (Steve, 2014)
Union’s Gettysburg.
The total amount of artillery pieces in the battle of Gettysburg is said to be …show more content…
He was able to do so from his extensive education at West Point; as well as making a name for himself in the Mexican war (Tagg, 1998). Brigadier General Hunt was part of reviewing the Army’s Light Artillery Tactics, accordingly , he assisted in the creation of the “Bible for artillerymen on both sides of the Civil War” (Tagg,1998). The battle of Gettysburg Brigadier General Hunt demonstrated superior tactical patience; luring General Robert E. Lee army within devastating reach of the Union’s artillery. If not for Brigadier General Hunt the course of the battle could have strayed from the Union …show more content…
They both attended West Point as Hunt went to war, Pendleton went to become episcopal priest (Tagg, 1998). The strategic prowess became evident in the battle of Gettysburg in the favor of Hunt. General Pendleton was unable to fully exploit the capabilities of his cannons. He employed his gun conversely each Battery had a variety of cannons (Tagg, 1978). The lack of artillery pieces the Confederates utilized were tactically acquired through victory. Due to the acquisition of mixed caliber guns the support of each Battery was hindered (Gilmore, 1977). The logistics sustainment of these mixed caliber guns proved to be a difficult task. (Gilmore, 1977). During Pickets charge the facilitation of ammunition was unable to be met (Gilmore, 1977). General Pendleton ordered the sustainment of the cannons to be moved to the rear prior to the charge. Unable to support their maneuver they were met with an unparalleled Artillery (Gilmore,
Union’s Gettysburg.
The total amount of artillery pieces in the battle of Gettysburg is said to be …show more content…
He was able to do so from his extensive education at West Point; as well as making a name for himself in the Mexican war (Tagg, 1998). Brigadier General Hunt was part of reviewing the Army’s Light Artillery Tactics, accordingly , he assisted in the creation of the “Bible for artillerymen on both sides of the Civil War” (Tagg,1998). The battle of Gettysburg Brigadier General Hunt demonstrated superior tactical patience; luring General Robert E. Lee army within devastating reach of the Union’s artillery. If not for Brigadier General Hunt the course of the battle could have strayed from the Union …show more content…
They both attended West Point as Hunt went to war, Pendleton went to become episcopal priest (Tagg, 1998). The strategic prowess became evident in the battle of Gettysburg in the favor of Hunt. General Pendleton was unable to fully exploit the capabilities of his cannons. He employed his gun conversely each Battery had a variety of cannons (Tagg, 1978). The lack of artillery pieces the Confederates utilized were tactically acquired through victory. Due to the acquisition of mixed caliber guns the support of each Battery was hindered (Gilmore, 1977). The logistics sustainment of these mixed caliber guns proved to be a difficult task. (Gilmore, 1977). During Pickets charge the facilitation of ammunition was unable to be met (Gilmore, 1977). General Pendleton ordered the sustainment of the cannons to be moved to the rear prior to the charge. Unable to support their maneuver they were met with an unparalleled Artillery (Gilmore,