August 12‚ 2012 Title: The Killer Angels Author: Michael Shaara Historical Event Depicted: This novel illustrates the Battle of Gettysburg‚ often known as the turning point of the great American Civil War. Southern slave-holding states‚ known as the Confederate States of America‚ fight the war with loyal Union states for secession. The Battle of Gettysburg is where Union Major General George Gordon Meade’s Army of the Potomac defeats Confederate General Robert E. Lee’s Army of Northern Virginia
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Imagine being thrust into the middle of a raging battle‚ a battle that lasts for 3 long days. The book Killer Angels by Michael Shaara does just that‚ introducing the reader to the Battle of Gettysburg in detail. Killer Angels elaborates upon the 5 days surrounding the Battle of Gettysburg in the Civil War‚ using key points of view from both Confederate and Union sides toshow the reader the brutal nature of war. Michael Shaara also uses this book to show how someof the generals were good friends
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In the editorials "Your iPhone is Is Ruining Your posture - and Your Mood" by Amy and "Posture affects standing‚ and Not Just the Physical kind" by Jane E. Brody‚ the author that uses more credible evidence is Brody because she uses personal experience‚ and says the consequences with her evidence of it cited as well. Brody’s evidence includes her own experience of why a person should not slouch‚ and uses evidence of the consequences from studies‚ and reports. Cuddy’s evidence is based on how the
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this spy because most of them want do not believe that Stuart would leave them blind as he gallivants around‚ getting publicity in the north. Longstreet decides to trust the spy and moves towards Gettysburg. At this point‚ the generals have no idea of the violent battle that is about to take place in Gettysburg. Meanwhile‚ Colonel Chamberlain is informed that men disbanded from the Old Second Maine. These men have decided not to fight in protest. Chamberlain delivers a very inspiring speech‚ and great
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During the three days battle of Gettysburg‚ the fate of the US as a united nation was at stake. A Confederate victory would have resulted in the country splitting into two‚ but the Union was victorious which kept the country united. Through analysis of the battle‚ there are significant lessons that are relevant that this generation can use as consideration. First‚ is the importance of timing. For leaders or anyone making any decision‚ the timing is just as critical to the effect‚ if not more
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Battle of Gettysburg brought the dueling North and South together to the small town of Gettysburg and on the threshold of splitting the Union. Gettysburg was as close as the United States got to Armageddon and The Killer Angels gives the full day-to-day account of the battle that shaped America’s future. Michael Shaara tells the story of the Battle of Gettysburg through the eyes of the generals and men involved in the action of the battle. The historical account of the Battle of Gettysburg gives the
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Gettysburg Kelsey Watts 4/18/10 The battle of Gettysburg started on July 1‚ 1863. It lasted for 3 days. The battle was between the Confederate and the Union. The Confederate were the South who wore gray and the Union was the North who wore blue. Gettysburg was the biggest and bloodiest battle ever fought on American soil. The combined losses from both armies exceeded 53‚000 men. In the first day‚ 25‚000 men died! The men from the North who stood out most in the battle were General John Buford
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bad-tempered”‚ and “no decision he makes at Gettysburg will be decisive” (xx). I do not think he has competence in commanding. I am attracted by the officers because each of them has different personalities and a colorful career. There is something from every man that makes me want to know more about them. For instance‚ General Lee‚ an outstanding strategist‚ is pretty old and has “heart disease” (xvi). I worry if his health condition will affect the battle in Gettysburg. Also‚ I wonder whether the army
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Many people assume that in the short story Bargain‚ by AB Guthrie‚ is a story about an old man who’s enemy coincidentally died. Looking closer into the story‚ it can be seen that Slade’s death was not just a coincidence. In the short story historical fiction story‚ Bargain by A.B Guthrie‚ an old man‚ Mr. Baumer‚ gives a young‚ tough man ‚ Slade‚ a bill but Slade can’t read so he won’t pay it. They get in a fight and Slade wins. After‚ Mr. Baumer plots something‚ to one day find Slade‚ who had just
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Katie Cline The Killer Angels Book Review June 21‚ 2012 The Killer Angels by Michael Shaara: The Random House Publishing Group‚ New York‚ 1974. The Killer Angels is a stunning recollection of the telltale battle of the Civil War: the Battle of Gettysburg. Set from June 29 to July 3‚ 1863 and told from the vantage points of several soldiers and commanding officers from both sides‚ including Lee‚ Longstreet‚ and Chamberlain‚ Michael Shaara effectively paints a picture of the war that divided America
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