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Lee and Longstreet at High Tide: Gettysburg in the Light of the Official Records

By Helen Dortch Longstreet
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A careful, record-based examination of a pivotal Civil War battle and the contested decisions of one senior commander; combines official records, contemporary testimony, and the commander’s own accounts to reconstruct operations, including the second day’s actions and a famous infantry assault, and to rebut critics. It interleaves campaign analyses with biographical material, sketches of earlier and later engagements, facsimile letters and transcriptions, and a concluding appendix of tributes and correspondence. The author aims to clarify disputed points of tactics and memory while presenting a chronological narrative of movements, reports from participants, and reflections on the commander’s life and military career.

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Helen Dortch Longstreet

Helen Dortch Longstreet was an American author and historian, best known for her work "Lee and Longstreet at High Tide: Gettysburg in the Light of the Official Records." In this notable book, she provides a unique perspective on the Battle of Gettysburg, focusing on the contributions and strategies of Generals Robert E. Lee and James Longstreet. Longstreet's writings reflect her deep interest in Civil War history and her commitment to preserving the legacy of the Southern experience. Through her scholarship, she aimed to shed light on the complexities of the conflict and the figures involved, contributing to the understanding of this pivotal moment in American history.

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