I was amazed at the loyalty they had to each other. Longstreet was amazing. Even though he new Lee's plan wouldn't work he still followed through. He couldn't resign and leave Lee to fight without him or leave his men for someone else to lead. You don'e see this kind of loyalty today. I was also impressed after the battle when Lee and Longstreet meet, that even though Longstreet said he would never forgive Lee, he still stood to greet Lee out of respect for him.
Lee admitted that he was wrong to Longstreet in carrying out the battle. Usually leaders don't take the blame they look for others to take it. Maybe that is why Lee gain the loyalty of his men.
I really enjoyed the book and had to watch the movie after finishing the book to see the differences.
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