Uncool History - The Battle of Gettysburg "The Killer Angels"

Jeff's Uncool history series continues with a look at the Battle of Gettysburg.

"The Killer Angels" by Michael Shaara.

This is a fictionalized, dramatic account of the Battle of Gettysburg based upon tons of research. If you ever wanted to get a feel for how a battle shapes up, why the different sides were on different sides, what they thought, this is a must read.

You get a feel for how hot it was... how the generals on each side all knew each other from the Army and West Point... how true bravery usually comes out of just doing what is right even though it is probably going to get you whacked. The first day of the battle was July 1, 1863.

This book won the Pulitzer Prize as well. Read your history books!