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The Civil War Round Table of Milwaukee, Inc.
and The Iron Brigade Association

Milwaukee Civil War Roundtable
May, Newsletter

May 9, 2013

ETHAN S. RAFUSE

Robert E. Lee, Gettysburg, and the
Elements of Confederate Defeat

When the Army of Northern Virginia crossed the Potomac River in June 1863, Robert E. Lee well understood he was running high risks and playing for high stakes. Indeed, after the war Lee was recorded as declaring he understood he was “playing a very bold game, but it was the only possible one.” Was this the case?

Our May speaker, Ethan S. Rafuse, will consider this question as part of a broad examination of Lee’s generalship during the Gettysburg Campaign and the factors—above all the lessons of history— that shaped it. Rafuse’s presentation will describe how the factors that shaped Lee’s generalship were not only evident in the course and outcome of the Gettysburg Campaign, but the war in the East as a whole.

Our May meeting will be held at

The Wisconsin Club
900 W. Wisconsin Ave., Milwaukee

(Jackets required for dining room)

Dinner – $25 by reservation.
Deadline: Monday, May 6, 2013

5:30 p.m. – Staff Meeting
(Open to all members)

6:15 p.m. – Registration & Social Hour
6:45 p.m. – Dinner
7:30 p.m. – Program

Speakers and topics are subject to change with out notice.

Mail your reservations to:
Paul Eilbes
1809 Washington Ave.
Cedarburg, WI 53012-9730

Or, call in reservations to:
Paul Eilbes (262) 376-0568

or email
cwrtmilwaukee@gmail.com

Speaker and topic are subject to change. In case of inclement weather, listen to WTMJ or WISN radio.

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A QUICK REMINDER
REGARDING 2012-2013 DUES

As you know, our season runs from September through May or June. Our membership follows the same pattern, with all memberships due each year in September. For the last two seasons, we have incorporated our dues renewal form with the September General Orders. This has enabled us to gain some savings in printing and postage by not sending this out as a separate mailing.

Please complete and return the renewal form on page7 of September's issue of General Orders.

Thank you for your cooperation.
Paul Eilbes, Treasurer/Membership Committee Chair