Ok, i've been working on a narrative about a surviving Stonewall Jackson and what happens at Gettysburg if he lived. A year ago or so i posted the beginnings of that story here:
https://www.alternatehistory.com/discussion/showthread.php?t=197036
So with Jackson alive, albeit one armed and still sort of sick, Gettysburg is going to go different. but since Jackson still alive that means(because i control this world) that John Reynolds commanding the Union I Corps will live past 10:30am on July 1st.
My question then is this. after a brief but bloody fight near McPherson's Ridge, there is a lull. Reynolds and Buford have a quick discussion about the quality of ground south of town as apposed to that to the north and Reynolds decides to move to the south, there by securing Cemetery and Culps Hill. this way the XI Corps under Howard can move right into position on Culps hill and be prepared when Jackson's lead elements arrive.
What is the plausibility of Reynolds giving up the town? even though it has no military value it is still a Northern town and more importantly a Pennsylvania town. your thoughts, comments and criticisms are very welcomed!!
thanks in advance!
https://www.alternatehistory.com/discussion/showthread.php?t=197036
So with Jackson alive, albeit one armed and still sort of sick, Gettysburg is going to go different. but since Jackson still alive that means(because i control this world) that John Reynolds commanding the Union I Corps will live past 10:30am on July 1st.
My question then is this. after a brief but bloody fight near McPherson's Ridge, there is a lull. Reynolds and Buford have a quick discussion about the quality of ground south of town as apposed to that to the north and Reynolds decides to move to the south, there by securing Cemetery and Culps Hill. this way the XI Corps under Howard can move right into position on Culps hill and be prepared when Jackson's lead elements arrive.
What is the plausibility of Reynolds giving up the town? even though it has no military value it is still a Northern town and more importantly a Pennsylvania town. your thoughts, comments and criticisms are very welcomed!!
thanks in advance!