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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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Audiobook: March 27, 2025
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