Lee and Longstreet at High Tide: Gettysburg in the Light of the Official…
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"Lee and Longstreet at High Tide: Gettysburg in the Light of the Official Records" by Helen D. Longstreet is a historical account written in the early 20th century. The book focuses on the Battle of Gettysburg during the American Civil War, particularly examining General James Longstreet's role and the ensuing controversies surrounding his decisions. Through official records and personal letters, the author aims to clarify the common criticisms directed at Longstreet, advocating
for a more nuanced understanding of his contributions during the battle. The opening of the book introduces the intent behind the writing, as it seeks to honor Longstreet's memory by presenting an accurate portrayal of his actions at Gettysburg. It explains that Longstreet's personal memoirs are used alongside official documents, allowing the reader to understand the charges against him regarding disobedience of orders and the failure of certain military strategies. The first chapter outlines the background of the events leading to the battle and establishes the anticipated military maneuvers, setting the stage for a detailed analysis of Longstreet’s decisions and actions in the face of the critical historical moment. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Author | Longstreet, Helen Dortch, -1962 |
|---|---|
| LoC No. | 04026225 |
| Title | Lee and Longstreet at High Tide: Gettysburg in the Light of the Official Records |
| Credits |
Produced by Charlie Howard and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive/American Libraries.) |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 64.8 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read. |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | E456: History: America: Civil War period (1861-1865) |
| Subject | Generals -- United States -- Biography |
| Subject | United States -- History -- Civil War, 1861-1865 -- Campaigns |
| Subject | Gettysburg, Battle of, Gettysburg, Pa., 1863 |
| Subject | Longstreet, James, 1821-1904 |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 44459 |
| Release Date | Dec 18, 2013 |
| Last Update | Oct 23, 2024 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 693 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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