York CWRT: January 2009 Archives

Of course not - he wasn't even alive.

However, his far-reaching influence on military thinking may have made an impact on why Robert E. Lee lost the Battle of Gettysburg (or maybe it was just that the Yankees had something to do with it). Gettysburg Park Ranger Dr. Chuck Teague spoke earlier tonight at the monthly meeting of the York Civil War Round Table, presenting a PowerPoint presentation examining what impact the theories of war espoused by Napoleon may have had on Lee's thinking and planning.

Chuck has become widely known in Civil War circles in recent years, and his theories and ideas always spark lively conversation and thought.

Seasonal Gettysburg National Military Park ranger Lt. Col. (ret.) Chuck Teague will be the featured speaker at the Wednesday, January 21, 2009, monthly meeting of the York Civil War Round Table. The meeting will be held at 7:00 p.m. as usual in the auditorium of the York County Heritage Trust, 250 E. Market Street, York, Pennsylvania.

Admission and parking are both FREE, and the public is welcome!

Dr. Teague will present a PowerPoint presentation entitled "The Shadow of Napoleon on Lee at Gettysburg," a study of how Lee's classical training in Napoleonic military techniques may have influenced his decision making during the critical stages of the July 1863 Battle of Gettysburg.