Lee and Longstreet - Killer Angels

I was surprised by the interaction between Lee and Longstreet leading to the final attack. It was interesting that he even thought about resigning, but felt he couldn't leave General Lee. I can't imagine the inner struggle leading men to battle, but honestly believing the fight was one that couldn't be won. Some of his words to General Lee really hit me. "I don't know if I an go on leading them. To die. For nothing." It's easy to read facts in the social studies book about casualties and battles - and overlook what it was really like for those fighting. Such courage! Such a heart breaking thing!