The Yankees Had Something To Do With It, by Kerry Hotaling
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The Yankees had something to do with it is a quote attributed to General George Pickett when asked after the Civil War why the Confederate Army was defeated at the Battle of Gettysburg. This book brings the reader onto the battlefield and into the strategy sessions during the Gettysburg Campaign from the viewpoint of several Union generals that had something to do with it ! Experience the campaign as it unfolded for these men. General Doubleday, General Hancock, General Warren and General Meade are a few of the characters who bring the story of Gettysburg to life.
The Yankees Had Something To Do With It, by Kerry Hotaling- Amazon Sales Rank: #1995039 in Books
- Published on: 2015-03-16
- Original language: English
- Number of items: 1
- Dimensions: 9.02" h x .51" w x 5.98" l, .72 pounds
- Binding: Paperback
- 246 pages
About the Author Kerry Hotaling has been a member of the Friends of Gettysburg since 2001. He has built historic fences on the battlefield during the annual volunteer workday since 2007. He has also lit candles on the graves during illumination night in November. He is also the author of What they Endured What they Wrought, a history of what some of the regiments experienced in the Battle of Gettysburg.
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1 of 1 people found the following review helpful. These are the kinds of books that will save history for young people. By C. Marie I'm not a "History Buff" but I enjoy reading about it and this book did not disappoint at all. History is best learned when we understand the details of what happened and why. This work describes the men involved in the heart of the conflict, their interactions with each other, and the folding out of the war seen through their eyes.I love when I get a character list at the beginning of a book, so I can reference who is who back and forth and keep everything straight. Thank you for this!What makes this book so interesting is all of these Generals and their individual personalities. You like some, and dislike others. You see friendships and foes. You see political pandering, as well as genuine military skill. You see some loose their cool with hotheadedness while others go out of their way to sacrifice self for the good of the Country / Army. Big Ego's clashing with military rules. All the makings of an interesting drama.You find yourself pulling for these men, despite knowing we win in the end anyhow. I love how Kerry Hotaling has brought this story to life and made this piece of history interesting and engaging. You can feel the heart that went into telling their stories and connecting them all together. These are the kinds of books that will save history for young people.The afterward with the recap of the characters was quite interesting and a nice touch. I also like how the book didn't end on a warm fuzzy feeling. The country was broken, and in need of great repair. Gettysburg was won, but it would be some time before healing was evident and ending the book the way it did leaves room for the feelings that were evident at the time. Hopeful, but not over or healed.Yes there are some typo's but another printing will fix it. Don't let it bug you.I received a free copy of this book in exchange for an honest review.
1 of 1 people found the following review helpful. The Battle of Gettysburg as told by a fly in the battle field By Stephanie Ostlund I received a copy of this book in exchange for an honest review. This review might contain a spoiler alert for anyone who has not studied United States History. Let’s get that part over with immediately: The Union won the Battle of Gettysburg and ultimately the Civil War. Now that the spoiler is out of the way, let’s address the historical fiction piece written by Hotaling. This story was amazingly written. The details of the battle were impressive; and it is clear to this reader that Hotaling did his research. The dialogue might be a little bit of a stretch in some places, i.e. when the generals are calling each other sons-of-bitches. But other than some language that might be a little more than a dramatic embellishment, I felt as though I was in the battle of Gettysburg. Hotaling describes the scenes in vivid detail. I felt as though I wasn’t sure that Lee would come over to fight this infamous battle, even though I know from studying history that this battle was a positive turning point for the Union army. This work of fiction might be that, but it makes learning about the Civil War battles more interesting. Perhaps Hotaling will grace us with more works so that all the battles of the Civil War might be as educational as they are entertaining. However, a word for those who are not war enthusiasts, much like I am not, this book does contain some terminology which might be confusing. Although I read the introduction which provided details about the major players in the Battle of Gettysburg, I was, and still am, confused about the constitution of the Union Army. I am not familiar with a corps, or a brigade, or what the differences are between all the divisions of the army are. I think this puts some of the readers at a disadvantage. While I am sure that Hotaling and many of the readers of this work are Civil War enthusiasts, for those of us who are not, we are at a major disadvantage. I was sharing The Yankees with a friend of mine who is married to an army veteran, and according to her, if she wasn’t married to an army man, she would be confused by the breakdown as well. I think it would have been helpful to a novice reader of war stories such as myself to have a little glossary or explanation prior to delving in to this otherwise amazing story. Overall, I would recommend this book to anyone who might be looking to learn more about the Gettysburg Battle but isn’t inclined to read a history book. The facts might not be 100% accurate, after all this is a piece of historical fiction, but the basis of the story has merit and foundation. It provides people who want to learn more with a starting point. It even makes the generals more approachable, from a human standpoint. Unfortunately, it doesn’t paint Lincoln and others in Washington in a positive light, but, the battle was not about them, after all.
1 of 1 people found the following review helpful. Vivid portrayal of the Gettysburg Campaign By CFam Kerry Hotaling does a great job in putting us right in the midst of battle with these Union generals, and the tough decisions they faced during their strategy sessions. I agree with other reviewers in that it is quite detailed, but if you are a history buff, then you will appreciate the detail and background that is provided. It certainly was interesting to learn about the various generals, and the different perspective and personality each one of them had. He really brings the characters to life, and has you feeling as if you are right there with them. It is obvious to me the author is a fantastic storyteller, and I do look forward to reading his next book (about the battle of Iwo Jima). I received a copy of this book in exchange for an honest review.
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