Thursday, March 11, 2010

Afterword

I found the afterword very informative. Longstreet's actions post-war are . . . well, I don't know what word I am looking for exactly. He lost confidence after the Battle of Gettysburg and wants to be relieved from his command. Lee gets him to stay and fights with Lee until the end. But because of his choices "within two years of the end of the war is being referred to as 'the most hated man in the South'?" Wow! To me, that is some turnaround. I don't remember any discussion when I learned this in school except they didn't break Lee's sword or something out of great respect for him. These are real people and I never really saw them as people who actually lived. They were just something "we needed to know for a test." I am glad to learn more about them and their lives.
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  1. StevenMarch 14, 2010 at 10:52 AM

    I agree the afterword was informative. I particularly found Chamberlain's history interesting. I found a new hero in this man.

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  2. Mark WilliamsMarch 23, 2010 at 9:32 AM

    Now, watch the movie "Gettysburg" based on "The Killer Angels." It gives you a picture-and I believe a good one.

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  3. Mark WilliamsMarch 23, 2010 at 9:34 AM

    The first time I watched the movie--about 15-20 years ago, I didn't like it because I thought it made Robert E. Lee look bad. Now, I think I appreciate the movie for its portrayal of men, not the "Gods and Generals" I thought of before.

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