Reviews for A Killer Angels Companion

The average rating for A Killer Angels Companion based on 2 reviews is 3 stars.

Review # 1 was written on 2009-07-31 00:00:00 John Davis This book reads like a carefully written response to the State of the Union Address by the party not in power. I suppose its greatest value would be as a jumping off point for people who want to move beyond Shaara's great novel into the realm of serious historical study. This book also rode on the crest of a strong backlash against the movie Gettysburg and the myths/misconceptions it fostered in popular culture. As a reenactor friend once told me, at least one battlefield tour guide refuses to take visitors back to the 20th Maine Monument where the mythical "right wheel charge" is believed to have occured. Regardless of where a person stands on the finer points of history, this book is part of a larger discussion of great value. It's one of many good resources for people seeking to understand the Battle of Gettysburg.

Review # 2 was written on 2011-06-06 00:00:00 Debra Dennis Very limited in scope - its true value is to historians who are teaching using The Killer Angels and would like additional information on that book's historical accuracies. It did let me know that Winfield Scott Hancock had a twin, however!