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The Killer Angels
by Michael Shaara
In his introduction to Gettysburg, Michael Shaara says that reading history wasn't enough, but that "in order to live it he had to write it." In that, Shaara does an excellent job of bringing the Battle of Gettysburg to life. He brings us through the battle with the likes of Generals Longstreet, Lee, Pickett, and Armistead on the Confederate side, and Colonel Joshua Chamberlain and his brother Tom for the Union. Having just finished Stephen Sears book on Gettysburg, this book took some of the events to a more human level for me. While not comprehensive in scope, the book gives insight into the first contact between the armies on Day 1, the defense of Little Round Top on Day 2, and Pickett's Charge on Day 3.
The film Gettysburg (1993) follows this book very closely. I would almost say that if you have seen the movie, you have read the book, and vice versa. The major differences is that the movie contains bad beards, a smaller feel, bad expository dialog, and an expanded role for spy/actor Beau Harrison.
It's a good book. Check it out.
The film Gettysburg (1993) follows this book very closely. I would almost say that if you have seen the movie, you have read the book, and vice versa. The major differences is that the movie contains bad beards, a smaller feel, bad expository dialog, and an expanded role for spy/actor Beau Harrison.
It's a good book. Check it out.