10 Comments
User's avatar
Pete Gagliardi's avatar

Outstanding piece George. So many lessons from those three days at Gettysburg: Leadership, the lack of it, courage and determination, futility and inspiration. The significance of the battle, the holiday it falls on and the personal relationships between so many of the opposing commanders makes the story so extraordinary.

Expand full comment
George Belsky's avatar

Thanks, Pete. Yes, there is so much to unpack about Gettysburg & the Civil War in general. It is a treasure trove as a leadership study not just tactically or operationally. Principled courage on display from general to private.

Expand full comment
Bill Cattley's avatar

George, as always the clear eyed vision you share for the purpose of leadership stirs the heart and steels the spine to do what is needed. Thanks for your continued service to inspire us all to be better.

Expand full comment
George Belsky's avatar

Thanks, Bill.

Expand full comment
Frank Rodgers's avatar

Well done George !

Expand full comment
George Belsky's avatar

Thanks, Frank!

Expand full comment
Ronald Brooks's avatar

George, this is an outstanding piece. I always enjoy your articles on leadership and the way you use historical facts in this article to illustrate your leadership principles was so well done. Thanks for sharing this and keep the great articles coming.

Expand full comment
George Belsky's avatar

Sir, thanks for your thoughts & following our stuff.

Expand full comment
Chuck Benway's avatar

Love this piece!

However, our 250th birthday is next year. You're confusing the 250th birthday the Army, 1775-2025.

Expand full comment
George Belsky's avatar

Thanks, Chuck. You are absolutely right. Apologies.

Expand full comment