Extended Summary - The Killer Angels: Based On The Book By Michael Shaara

EXTENDED SUMMARY

THE KILLER ANGELS

BASED ON THE BOOK BY MICHAEL SHAARA

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CONTENT

Prelude to Invasion

The Spy's Report

Lee's Reaction and the Shift to Gettysburg

Chamberlain and the Mutineers

Buford at Gettysburg

Longstreet's Concerns and Pickett's Arrival

The Night Before the Storm

The First Day - Initial Contact

The First Day - Infantry Arrival and Reynolds' Death

General Analysis

ABOUT THE ORIGINAL BOOK

The Killer Angels by Michael Shaara vividly recreates the tumultuous Battle of Gettysburg through the eyes of key Confederate and Union officers, including Robert E. Lee and James Longstreet. The narrative plunges into the strategic decisions, personal conflicts, and emotional burdens of these men as the fate of the Civil War hangs in the balance over three fateful days in June 1863. The book explores profound themes of leadership, duty, honor, sacrifice, and the brutal realities of war, offering a deeply human and multifaceted portrayal of this pivotal moment in American history.

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Release date

Audiobook: 27 March 2025