In The Killer Angels, Michael Shaara recreates the Battle of Gettysburg through vivid pictures of events during and leading up to the battle and to reconstruct the actions of several generals who participated. In The Killer Angels the lives of some of the survivors of Gettysburg are relived. Within the four main sections, the narrative alternates between the vantage points of Union and Rebel soldiers. Monday, June 29, 1863 Harrison, a spy for the Army of Northern …showed first 75 words of 842 total…

…showed last 75 words of 842 total…him. Hancock is at the top of the hill, commanding Union forces. After reaching the wall and climbing over to the Union side, Armistead is hit, and as he dies, learns that Hancock has been hit as well. Pickett and other commanders lose most of their men in the battle. As the survivors pull back, Lee finally admits his error to Longstreet, who gives his order to retreat. ------------------------------------------------------------------------ **Bibliography** The Killer Angels, Michael Shaara