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Lee and Longstreet at High Tide: Gettysburg in the Light of the Official Records

Lee and Longstreet at High Tide: Gettysburg in the Light of the Official Records

Longstreet, Helen D.

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20th Century United States HistoryCivil War Period (1850-1877)General World History

ISBN10: 1432652117
ISBN13: 9781432652111
Publisher: Kessinger Pub Llc
Published: Jun 1 2007
Pages: 376
Weight: 1.21
Height: 0.84 Width: 6.00 Depth: 9.00
Language: English
Lee and Longstreet at High Tide: Gettysburg in the Light of the Official Records is a historical account of the pivotal battle of Gettysburg during the American Civil War. The book is written by Helen D. Longstreet, the widow of Confederate General James Longstreet, who played a crucial role in the battle. The book draws heavily from the official records of the war, including letters, reports, and other primary sources, to provide a detailed and accurate account of the battle. Longstreet offers insights into the strategies and tactics employed by both the Union and Confederate armies, and provides a vivid portrayal of the soldiers who fought and died on both sides.The focus of the book is on the relationship between General Robert E. Lee and General Longstreet, and their differing opinions on how to approach the battle. Longstreet, who advocated for a defensive strategy, was at odds with Lee, who favored a more aggressive approach. The book explores the tension between the two generals, and how their disagreements ultimately impacted the outcome of the battle.Overall, Lee and Longstreet at High Tide is a comprehensive and engaging account of one of the most significant battles in American history. It offers a unique perspective on the battle, and sheds new light on the strategies and tactics employed by both sides.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

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