Re: Pickett's Charge

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Posted by Rich on March 02, 2002 at 05:52:12:

In Reply to: Re: Pickett's Charge posted by Al on March 01, 2002 at 10:32:07:

: : What was Gnerreal Pickett's command at the beginning of his charge at Gettysburg.

: The Gnerreal's command was, "Charge!", although there are
: several accounts which have him saying, "You guys go that way, and I'll be over here behind these trees."

Funny!

However, most historians, as well as many of Pickett's contemporaries, agree that General Pickett was where a General ought to be at all times during the ill-fated advance. Cowardice does not seem to mesh with the Pickett personality. And, for the record, it was General R.E. Lee who ordered the charge. Pickett merely carried out his orders.

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: : : What was Gnerreal Pickett's command at the beginning of his charge at Gettysburg.

: : The Gnerreal's command was, "Charge!", although there are
: : several accounts which have him saying, "You guys go that way, and I'll be over here behind these trees."

: Funny!

: However, most historians, as well as many of Pickett's contemporaries, agree that General Pickett was where a General ought to be at all times during the ill-fated advance. Cowardice does not seem to mesh with the Pickett personality. And, for the record, it was General R.E. Lee who ordered the charge. Pickett merely carried out his orders.


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