I realize it is speculation on my part, but I believe Gettysburg may have been one of those times when Lee's blood was up, thus affecting his usual perception of the tactical and strategic situations. Then, too, he was suffering from the injuries to his hands received when Traveler bolted on him. I have also read somewhere that he was suffering from intestinal distress during the battle. No wonder he was not in top form. While I don't blame Longstreet as others have, I feel as if his reluctance to attack as ordered may have unconsciously affected adversely his celerity in carrying out the attack. Stan