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Killer Angels

Killer Angles is a very interesting book. Even tough it is considered to be a historical novel sometimes it can be misleading to consider it that. Even tough Michael Shaara used real characters like General Robert E. Lee and General James Longstreet, and Joshua L. Chamberlain he added his own ideas. For example he based the situations from the real historical events but he added his own imagination to the novel to make it more interesting. Sometimes this can create historical inaccuracy. But overall this is a very good book that I suggest to anybody. If you want a clearer picture of the battle of Gettysburg, the generals and the events you should definitely read the book!
There are many conflicts that the main characters have between them. One of the most important conflicts of the book is the argument between Lee and Longstreet. The two men argued if they should use offensive or defensive tactics to win the battle. Lee is portrayed as a man who believes he can win the war and d...

Posted by: Kelly G Hess

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