George G. Meade plans to advance against Robert E. Lee’s weakened Confederate Army of Northern Virginia, but only as part of a probing action.
Tag: Jeb Stuart
Jeb Stuart’s Fateful Raid
Jeb Stuart and his Confederate cavalry plan to atone for their near-defeat at Brandy Station, but they disrupt Robert E. Lee’s northern invasion in the process.
Confederates Invade Pennsylvania
Citizens panic as Confederates start entering Pennsylvania. Robert E. Lee issues stern orders against looting civilian property, Joseph Hooker develops a secret strategy for dealing with the Confederate invasion, and the Confederate cavalry prepares to ride around the Federal army.
The Battle of Brandy Station
Jeb Stuart’s Confederate cavalry narrowly escapes defeat in the largest cavalry battle ever waged in North America.
Breaking Up Mischief in Its Incipiency
Jeb Stuart stages another extravagant Confederate cavalry review while Federal horsemen close in on him.
Hooker Tries Learning Lee’s Intentions
Joseph Hooker struggles to learn Robert E. Lee’s true intentions as the Confederates move around the Federal right in northern Virginia.