Storming Little Round Top: The 15th Alabama and Their Fight for the High Ground, July 2, 1863

by Phillip Thomas Tucker

Book Overview

The fight for Little Round Top on July 2, 1863, is forever etched in the annals of America's Civil War. The heroic defense of the high ground by Joshua Chamberlain and the men of the 20th Maine is one of the most famous incidents in American history, made more so by its powerful depiction in the film Gettysburg . There are numerous written accounts of the Union defenders on Little Round Top but considerably less has been written--up to now--about...

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0306811464
• ISBN13: 9780306811463
• Release Date: September 2002
• Publisher: Da Capo Press
• Length: 344 Pages
• Weight: 1.38 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.1" x 6.2" x 9.3"

Customer Reviews

Best book on Little Round Top to date

Finally the story of Little Round Top has been told from a southern point of view. My first experience with Little Round Top occurred many years ago as I stood on this mountain top in shock, gazing down at the impossible battle conditions of 02 July 1863. From that day on I've had an insatiable desire to know more. The author gives credit to southern generals and soldiers alike in a much needed account of the southern experience at Gettysburg. Southern Alabama is well represented here. The history is well researched and agrees with other books I've read on Gettysburg. Only this book digs deeper into the southern experience like no other I've read. The book's expert historical account from the southern point of view is the book's most commanding attribute. The lack of maps as some reviewers claim is a hindrance is misplaced. A minimal understanding of the Gettysburg battlefield is all that's needed to understand the battle for Little Round Top. Me thinks that is only an excuse to bash a very good book. I liked it so much, I will be purchasing copies for Christmas presents.