Analyzes the actions of Confederate States Army general Jeb Stuart before, during, and after the Battle of Gettysburg, and examines how the affected the outcome of the campaign.

The background to Gettysburg -- Opening moves of the campaign -- Stuart, Lee, and the role of the cavalry -- Lee's orders before Gettysburg -- The great debate over the orders -- Options for the ride north -- Stuart's conduct of the ride north -- The battle as it unfolded -- The consequences of Stuart's raid -- Stuart and the defeat at Gettysburg.