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William Dorsey Pender: Lee's Favorite Brigade Commander
William Dorsey Pender Lee's Favorite Brigade Commander Author:Edward G. Longacre A gripping narrative and a groundbreaking contribution to our understanding of Civil War strategy and command. The talented William Dorsey Pender rose to prominence during the Seven Days' Battles, quickly developing a reputation as Robert E. Lee's favorite brigade commander. After Antietam, Fredericksburg, and Chancellorsville, Pender assumed d... more »ivisional command. Fatefully arriving at Gettysburg on the first day of the battle, Pender's troops from Georgia, South Carolina, and his own North Carolina were destined to play a major role in driving the veteran Union I Corps from the town.« less