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One of the most important Confederate generals of the Civil War was Lieutenant General James Longstreet, the man Robert E. Lee called his “old war horse.” Longstreet was arguably the best corps commander the Confederates have, and he played crucial roles at Antietam, Second Bull Run, Chickamauga, the Wilderness, and Fredericksburg.
However, Longstreet had a controversial role at Gettysburg, when he was unable to roll up the Union Army of the Potomac’s flank on Day 2 and Pickett’s Charge failed on Day 3. Though Longstreet tried to talk Lee out of the attacks, they went forward, and Longstreet criticized Lee about them afterward, making him reviled among other Confederates. In turn, they tried to blame him for the loss at Gettysburg.
Just a few years before his death, Longstreet finally published his crucial memoirs, From Manassas to Appomattox, a Civil War memoirs that talked about his experiences and analysis of the decisions made during the war. Longstreet wrote it to respond to his own critics and because Lee himself didn’t write any. Regardless, they are one of the most important post-war writings of any general on either side of the Civil War.
Publisher : CreateSpace Independent Publishing Platform (December 11, 2013)
Language : English
Paperback : 284 pages
ISBN-10 : 1494451190
ISBN-13 : 978-1494451196
Item Weight : 13.6 ounces
Dimensions : 6 x 0.64 x 9 inches
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Customers find the book interesting and insightful, providing a detailed history of battles and political actions during the Civil War. They describe the storytelling as artfully told and remarkable. The content is described as an encyclopedia of military leaders from the perspective of a great Confederate General. However, some customers report issues with missing pages and small print. Opinions vary on readability, with some finding it good to read from those who were there, while others find the text difficult to understand.
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