The fight for Little Round Top on 2 July 1863 is forever etched in the annals of America's Civil War. The heroic defence 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 famous because it was portrayed so powerfully in the film Gettysburg. There are numerous written accounts of the Union defence but less has been written on the heroic Confederate attackers. William C. Oates' 15th Alabama was the key unit in the Confederate attack. The strength of the Alabamans had been depleted by the long march north, previous skirmishes, and a critical lack of water on that hot July day. Despite casualties among their senior officers, and the nerve-shattering drama of confused battle, the Alabamans pressed forwards and fought their literally uphill battle. The lively narration of this dramatic engagement is both detailed and authoritative and Phillip Tucker colourfully evokes the men and the battle and draws masterfully on years of research.
- ISBN10 1580970605
- ISBN13 9781580970600
- Publish Date 1 April 2001
- Publish Status Out of Print
- Out of Print 2 July 2021
- Publish Country US
- Publisher INGRAM PUBLISHER SERVICES US
- Imprint Combined Publishing,U.S.
- Format Paperback
- Pages 384
- Language English