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Plot Summary of Gettysburg: The Final Fury
"    In July of 1863, two armies met on a battlefield in Gettysburg, Pennsylvania for the bloodiest battle in the nation's history. The two armies were both composed of American soldiers, it was the Union army against the Confederate army. In command of the Union troops was General George Meade, and in command of the Confederate troops was General Robert E. Lee. Whichever army emerged from this battle in victory, might very well win the entire war. The battle raged for days, claiming thousands of casualties.
    Both sides in the Civil War were fighting hard for long held ideals. The little country town of Gettysburg played an integral part in this struggle. General Lee was hoping for a victory on Northern soil, and General Meade would be responsible for denying that victory. Many historians believe that the battle of Gettysburg was the turning point in the Civil War."

Nathaniel Ford, Resident Scholar

Review Analysis of Gettysburg: The Final Fury
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Kind Of History
Time of history: - 19th century
History of military? Yes
Armed Forces: - Army
Nationality? - American--General
Specific war? - Civil War (US)

Subjects of this Historical Account
Ethnicity (if plays a major part) - European/White
Is the portrayal sympathetic? - Neutral
From a certain profession/group? - land soldiers
Intelligence of subject of history: - Smart

Main Adversary
From a certain profession/group? - infantry soldiers
How much of work is main antagonist actually present in: - throughout most of the book.
Nationality? - American-Confederate
Ethnicity? (if plays big part) - White/European
Is the portrayal sympathetic? - Neutral

Setting
Small town? Yes
Small town people: - nice, like Andy/Opie/Aunt Bee

Style
How much gore? - 3 (some)
How fast-paced is the book? - 5 (an average amount)
Accounts of torture and death? - moderately detailed references to deaths
Book makes you feel... - in awe
How much focus on stories of individuals? - Focuses on brief history of a lot of players
How much romance? - 1 (None)
Minor characters feature lots of: - military
Is this a kid's book? - Ages 16-Adult
Pictures/Illustrations? - A significant amount
Maps necessary? - Necessary maps provided
Length of book - Less than 150 pages
How much emphasis on small details? - 8 (a significant amount)
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