Essay On Killer Angels

Another thing that stood out to me about General Lee was that he was not a big fan of slavery. He had command of Northern Virginia during the Civil War, so it does make sense. Lee through out this book shows his love for Virginia. Let’s face it, he is solely in this war because Virginia made the decision to leave the Union. He is very loyal to his home state, and it shows through out the

Grant and Lee are completely different when it comes to their views on what the American life style should be. Grants goals and standard are high, as the author says here in this statement: “Grant was the modern man emerging; beyond him, ready to come on the stage, was the great age of steel and machinery, of crowded cities and a restless burgeoning vitality” (411). I think that these values of a much larger and brighter future is a better choice. Thinking ahead rather than staying with the old ways is by far the greatest selection for the nation. Though Lee was a man of great class and noble causes he was forced to surrender to Grant. I suppose that the statement “out with the old and in with the new” is a true one. It would seem that Catton would agree with me when he said: “Lee might have ridden down

Wars have been fought for many different reasons through the years, and that holds true for the American Civil War (1861-1865). In Michael Shaara's Pulitzer Prize winning novel, The Killer Angels, the reasons for fighting the war are brought about through the officers and soldiers at a famous battle site of the Civil War, Gettysburg. Gettysburg was one of the most documented battles of the whole war. It took place over a span of three days and can be viewed as a turning point from Confederate prominence to Confederate demise. As in any conflict, there are two sides to the story. The Union and the Confederacy each had their own views as to why they were fighting the war. Victors write the history so too often only the Union side is

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, from the tactical planning to the emotional hardships

Robert E. Lee weakened the soldiers morale after not being able to win the war, this weakening their confidence meaning he felt someone else could do better at his

One reason why Gettysburg was a turning point in the war was that of the major loss of life on the South’s side. Both sides lost major amounts of people at Gettysburg, but because of the smaller number of soldiers on the South’s side, they felt it more. The North had a greater number of men when the arrived at Gettysburg, and they left with a greater number of soldiers still alive. With smaller number the South can’t fight as effectively nor can it overtake the North by force….Confederate soldier killed:2600-4500, Union Soldiers killed:3155…...

Throughout the course of the Civil War around 620,000 lives were lost, of these thousands upon thousands killed, about 51,000 died in the Battle of Gettysburg. The Killer Angels by Michael Shaara documents the events during the Battle of Gettysburg from the perspectives of 7 different men, on both sides, who fought through the bloodiest battle in the Civil War. The central theme of The Killer Angels centers around the concept that some decisions are difficult to make because they are neither wrong nor right, as exemplified through Generals who make difficult decisions on the battlefield, question the theology and morals of warfare, and are forced to make decisions with an unknown outcome.

In Michael Shaara’s historical fiction novel “Killer Angles,” he uses Joshua Lawrence Chamberlain as one of the several characters to show different perspectives of the Battle of Gettysburg on July 1, 1863 through July 3, 1863. Chamberlain, a thirty-four year old colonel of the Union army, taught rhetoric as Bowdoin College before entering the war in 1862. He gains command of his the 20th Regiment of Infantry of Maine one week before the battle at Gettysburg. His younger brother Tom serves under him as his aide in the Regiment. At the Battle of Gettysburg, Chamberlain and his Regiment take charge of protecting the flank on Little Round Top, and then moved to centerline, the site of Pickett’s charge (xix).

The Killer Angels by Michael Shaara reveals an incredibly vivid and ruthless story about the Battle of Gettysburg. Although there were many powerful and influential leaders engaged in the Civil War throughout this reading, John Buford is one leader in particular who stood out. John Buford’s leadership played a major role in the Unions victory over the Confederates in the Battle of Gettysburg. Buford’s tactical decision making process and leadership style are two components that contributed to his success.

Lee was the superior general even though he was not victorious. I say this for several reasons. He was victorious against the Army of the Potomac and continued to be until Gettysburg in 1863. He was succeeding while fighting against the Union which had many more men, better supplied troops, and more money. One of his most historical victories was his win at Chancellorsville. At Chancellorsville he divided his army three times, keeping his men hungry for a victory even when they were outnumbered three to one; he fought quickly and forcefully. Lee was also faced with a very difficult task of finding and using a strategy to win the war that required him to invade the northern states. This was such a difficult thing to do because of the obvious advantages of the Union. Lee also never stopped moving forward, attacking, using new strategies. He did this because he knew that the North was too strong to sit back.

The Killer Angels displays many of the important themes that occurred during the Battle of Gettysburg, some of which including bravery, leadership, and, most of all, friendship. This theme of friendship is represented in many of the characters of this book, and some of these friendships were divided by ranks and, in the case of Armistead and Hancock, by countries. But even with the fighting, true friendship is able to come out of the mess. Two pairs of men that show this friendship are Chamberlain and Kilrain along with Lee and Longstreet.

Lee has been charged with being too bloody-minded, of fighting on even when he must have known that his cause was lost. Viewed realistically, this was certainly true; but what the mind knows, the heart cannot always accept. Lee was not alone in failing to admit defeat in a cause to which he was emotionally attached. He fought to the bitter end, and that end came on April 9, 1865, when he surrendered to General Ulysses S. Grant at Appomattox Courthouse in

Lee lacked a common strategy; his go-to man Stuart had decided to go around the Union army to gather information. Lee was helpless and had made a risky choice. On June 28th, Lee had found out that the Union was closer than predicted and the case was starting to get out of hand.

defend the very land he was attacking, when he was part of the whole United States army. Lee reflects on his past, and he tries to decide what to do. He considers a retreat, but realizes he has never seen men fight well after a retreat. He also knows his own army will never be stronger.

The Better Angels is a black and white film created in 2014 by writer and director A.J. Edwards. This film is about Abraham Lincoln’s childhood and the hardships he and his family faced in the harsh wilderness of Indiana. The story is narrated by Lincoln’s cousin, Dennis. The two grew up together until Lincoln left home for good at the age of 21. The film begins with a quote from Lincoln: “All that I am, or hope to be, I owe to my angel mother.” This quote really foreshadows what the film is going to be about. The film is set in Indiana in 1817. Two women helped shape Abraham Lincoln into the man he became, proving the relevance of the quote at the beginning of the film. Throughout the film, we see that Lincoln’s father is very strict, plain, and demanding. He believes that he knows best in all situations. His mother, Nancy, encourages Abraham to learn and grow while his father only wants him to work. A mysterious “milk sickness” sweeps across southern Indiana and Nancy Lincoln ends up passing away; Abraham is just nine years old. Thomas remarries a woman named Sarah. Sarah knew that she wasn’t Abraham’s mother, but she loved him just the same. Sarah, like Nancy, encouraged Abraham to learn and grow. She insisted on enrolling him in a school. Sarah and Nancy were the two incredible influences in Abraham Lincoln’s life. They all faced many hardships in their times in Indiana. The title of this film, “The Better Angels,” was borrowed from the final words of Abraham Lincoln’s