Battle Of Gettysburg Gettysburg Of The American Civil War

ShaJuan Ervin Dr.Seamen MIS 303-01 2/24/16 Battle of Gettysburg Day 3 The Battle of Gettysburg is widely known as the largest battle of the American Civil War. This crucial battle occurred over three days, July 1st to July 3, 1863 surrounding the town of Gettysburg. In this battle, General Robert E. Lee tactfully awaited the forces of General Meade’s Union. On July 1st the Confederates were exploited by the Union resulting in a loss. The following day, the Confederates gained ground by conducting an assault on Union’s left flank. These concurring events would lead to July 3rd which resulted in bloody massacre of the Confederate’s and a tragic loss. The Battle of Gettysburg Day 3 is a demonstration of the importance of decision making,†¦show more content†¦The attack would consist of a massive cannonade â€Å"aimed at suppressing Union artillery and hammering Union infantry at the intended point of attack.† However, the Union assaulted Longstreet before dawn creating disruption in Lee’s plan. This produced a stalemate allowing Meade to focus on Cemetery Ridge. Later in the afternoon, the Confederate continued to use massive artillery power, but the Union was not threatened. They soon expended their ammunition after an attack across the open field. General Robert E. Lee’s poor decision making can be examined from different angles. His hasty assumptions led to the exploitation of their offense. He assumed that the Union’s defense would be weakened due to previous battle engagement. He weakened their capabilities, and armed support. According to sources â€Å"The plan was anchored in the premise that Union generals would not command well and Union troops would not fight well.† His close mindedness disabled him to assess the entirety of the situation. His initiative to win and quickly diminish the Union influenced his decision making. Physiologist reported that Lee’s decision making resulted from â€Å"Napoleonic thinking: Napoleonic thinking: to gain and exploit, by fast maneuver and concentration, an advantage at a critical time and place despite lacking favorable terms overall.† He swiftly continued with a process that logistically could not be supported. He failed to lessen the risks.