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The Killer Angels, a book written by Michael Shaara that explains the crucial Battle of Gettysburg in the Civil War, along with the perspectives and lives of both the leaders of North and South. The bloodiest battle of the Civil War is explained through the eyes of the leaders of Union and Confederates in a way that is breathtaking and exhilarating. Even though South was determined and bold; The North was able to wear the confederates down because of their leaders who had a strategic plan and clear concept of war to take in prisoners and win for the sake of freedom. The essential concept of war for the Unions meant to free the prisoner slaves and restore the balance and freedom to the country they had fought from the British. It was only …show more content…

This effort ended up being a big advantage to the Unions because Bufford later got famous for holding “3,000 men against 25,000” for at least 6 hours, which was a great achievement since due to this Chamberlain was able to defeat Little Round Top on the second day (Shaara 44). Where he used the Hill top to his advantage by ordering a bayonet charge, simply destroying the Rebels mindset and making them go back (Shaara, 216). The Unions were so brilliant at fighting the war of Attrition, “a wearing down or weakening of resistance” (Dictionary). They did this by first lowering the numbers of Confederates by preserving prisoners and then using the hill’s height to set their cannons and get a clear and easier view of the Rebels coming in. This seemed to work since the Confederates decided to use Napoleon tactics which led them to defeat. The Unions worked on maintaining the position and keeping their numbers high. They tried to push the south back and towards where the Union men and supplies were. Because ultimately the battle took place on the northern land, where General Lee of the south was unable to call of supplies and help because southern land was too

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