James Longstreet

soldiers who may be hesitant to fight. There are multiple examples, throughout this book, of bravery and how courage has changed the outcome of a battle or prevented disaster. In the beginning of this book, Sorrel the spy who is hired by General Longstreet, to spy on the Union spots the enemy troops less than 200 miles from their camp. He hurries back to warn General Robert E. Lee that their army must move to prevent complete disaster and the destruction of the Confederate Army. He travels through

There are many instances in which Family members fought on opposing sides of the war, for example: the Culp Family from Pennsylvania, Crittenden Family from Kentucky. Even President Lincoln’s wife had members of her family that fought on opposing sides. This is the perfect example of people fighting for their own cause not just because there was a line drawn on a map. Before the Battle of Gettysburg even started many soldiers had fought side by side in multiple battles as US Soldiers, where many

Throughout the history of the Civil War, Gettysburg was one of the most intriguing battles. It not only was the battle that had largest number of casualties but it was also located in a very isolated piece of land in upstate Pennsylvania. Gettysburg National Military Park has gone through many phases throughout its history; one thing that has not changed and that is the importance of remembrance of the soldiers and their sacrifices. The changes that occurred through the decades at Gettysburg National

could win the battle. It is mentioned throughout the book from both sides. Lee preferred Napoleonic tactics associated with honor, whereas Longstreet going with defensive works. Buford, the Union cavalry had the same beliefs with Longstreet since they both have served out West and highly regarded defensive tactics in battles. The conflict between Lee and Longstreet not only showed us their personalities, but also gave us the idea of different operations of concept between the two. Everyone, no matter

doesn’t fully understand what is going on. Since he is not part of the war, he doesn’t really have to worry about anything since there is so much chaos going on around him. Also in the Confederates eyes, the British could be an ally to the South but, Longstreet and Lee know that the British will never side with the Confederates because of their involvement in the act of slavery. Also, Freemantle has an ironic view on the Southerners and their behavior. Freemantle views the Southerners as gentleman but

Fallen Angels was written by Walter Dean Myers, as a real event that shaped the way for our future years. This is read in different perspectives by a few main characters. The characters are, Richie Perry, Lobel, Johnson, Bruner, and Peewee. These people all came to Vietnam with one task in mind, getting out alive. This book will go into details about how each individual soldier felt during this terrible time, as well as go into some first person point of views either during defending a camp, or just

Gettysburg. The story begins on June 29, 1863. A spy comes to Longstreet and informed him “I’ve got the position of the Union Army, they’re coming in seven crops. I figure at least eighty thousand men, possibly as much as a hundred thousand” (The Killer Angels 8). General Jeb Stuart was supposed to be tracking the Union Army, so this information surprises him. If the spy was right the army was in great danger (The Killer Angels 10). Longstreet thinks they Confederate Army must move north to intercept

At what one might call the climax of the bloodiest war in American history, there were two men who had a bond that was much stronger than this all-consuming war. These men had enough faith in each other and in themselves to help them through the war. Both men were fighting for what they solely believed in and even with their different opinions, they still had each other’s back when they didn’t have each other. The friendship of Lewis Armistead and Winfield Hancock shows that even one of the strongest

Pickett’s men are discussing the cause and reasoning behind the war and later Chamberlain is able to relate to their discussion with confederate prisoners. The confederate prisoners don’t seem to comprehend what everyone is fighting for, Chamberlain and Longstreet are stumbled in thought of the exact cause. In illustrating the rounded view points of reasoning behind the

Chapter 1- The Spy 1. What is the spy's usual occupation before the war? The spy was an actor. 2. How is he perceived by Longstreet? By Sorrel? Quote the passage or passages that best demonstrates their feelings. Longstreet thinks that he is not much of a spy, but he takes his word, seeing that there is no other person to believe.-"If you cannot find headquarters of this whole army you cannot be much of a spy. Sorrel just doesn't trust spies at all. Chapter 2- Chamberlain 3. What is