BRANDY STATION 1863: first step toward Gettysburg by BEATTIE, Dan - 2008

Osprey Publishing (UK), 2008. Paperback. Good. Former library book; Pages can have notes/highlighting. Spine may show signs of wear. ~ ThriftBooks: Read More, Spend Less.Dust jacket quality is not guaranteed.

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New York: Osprey, 2008. 1st Printing. Soft Cover. Fine. 7x0x9. Hook, Adam. First printing. An exceptional copy. 2008 Soft Cover. 96 pp. The road to Gettysburg began at Brandy Station on June 9, 1863 during the American Civil War (1861-1865). However, the cavalry clash in Culpeper County, Virginia, counts for more than just the opening round of Lee's second invasion of the North. The battle showed both sides that the Federal cavalry had now come of age, that Blue and Gray horsemen were now equal in ability. Early in the morning on June 9, Pleasanton launched his men, split into two divisions, across the Rappahannock at Beverley's Ford to the north of Brandy Station and Kelly's Ford to the south. Stuart was caught completely unaware by these maneuvers and his lines and headquarters were nearly overrun until reinforcements helped to stabilize the situation. Following 12 hours of bitter fighting the Union forces withdrew back across the river, having matched the Confederate cavalry in skill… Read More

Osprey, 2008. , 2008. 1st ed. 94p. Photos. Color Maps. Large wraps . Bookplate. Fine Copy. 1st. Paperback. Fine. Book.

New York: Osprey Publishing, 2008. 1st Edition. Paperback. Used - Very Good. Minor bending of corners.

Osprey Pub Co, 2008. New book, 96 pages, CAM201. The road to Gettysburg began at Brandy Station on June 9, 1863 during the American Civil War (1861-1865). However, the cavalry clash in Culpeper County, Virginia, counts for more than just the opening round of Lee's second invasion of the North. The battle showed both sides that the Federal cavalry had now come of age, that Blue and Gray horsemen were now equal in ability. Early in the morning on June 9, Pleasanton launched his men, split into two divisions, across the Rappahannock at Beverley's Ford to the north of Brandy Station and Kelly's Ford to the south. Stuart was caught completely unaware by these maneuvers and his lines and headquarters were nearly overrun until reinforcements helped to stabilize the situation. Following 12 hours of bitter fighting the Union forces withdrew back across the river, having matched the Confederate cavalry in skill and determination for the first time in the War between the States in what was the… Read More

Botley: Osprey, 2010. 2nd printing. As New. lge. octavo. stiff wrappers 96pp., colour & b/w plates, maps, reading list, index, Campaign 201