The Killer Angels is a Pulitzer Prize-winning novel by Michael Shaara that tells the story of the Battle of Gettysburg during the American Civil War. The novel follows the stories of the commanders of both the Union and Confederate armies, as well as the soldiers who fought in the battle. It is told from the perspectives of both sides, and the characters are based on real people. The novel focuses on the events leading up to the battle, the battle itself, and the aftermath. It also explores the motivations of the men who fought and the moral implications of the war. The novel is considered a classic of Civil War literature and has been adapted into a movie, Gettysburg.
By Michael Shaara · First published 1974 · Genre: Historical Fiction, War Fiction, Literary Fiction · 27 chapters