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The Battle of Gettysburg, 2007.
An examination of the 21st North Carolina and the Iron Brigade, at the Battle of Gettysburg.
3,895 words (approx. 15.6 pages), 26 sources, APA, $ 106.95
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The paper discusses how, although it did not end the war, the Battle of Gettysburg was the turning point of the Civil War, and represented the true beginning of the end for the Confederacy. The paper examines how, in this costly battle, both the 21st North Carolina and the Iron Brigade experienced some of the heaviest losses, and both units were highly regarded as valorous and intrepid in their actions. The writer proposes that the first-hand accounts and reports of gallantry of both of these units confirm that the Iron Brigade lived up to its name, and the 21st North Carolina earned and deserved an honorary title of their own.
Outline:
Introduction
Review and Discussion
Figure 1. Uniform of the Iron Brigade
Conclusion
References
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"In fact, although the Union forces managed to exact a heavy toll on the Confederate forces at Gettysburg, Meade failed to take advantage of his strategic opportunity though and allowed the Southern forces to retreat without pursuing them across the Potomac. President Lincoln wrote Meade a letter written on July 14, 1863 (but it was never mailed) when he learned that Lee's Army of Northern Virginia had escaped back across the Potomac and had successfully avoided further battle with Meade's army; even though Meade never read the letter, it is illustrative of Lincoln's frustration with this lost opportunity and his general."
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The Civil War, 2007.
This paper explores the atrocities of the American Civil War between the North and the South.
2,599 words (approx. 10.4 pages), 7 sources, MLA, $ 78.95
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This paper reviews the American Civil War, including one of the most famous and indeed the bloodiest battle in the War; the Battle of Gettysburg. The paper also provides pertinent facts and statistics that reveal the true nature of this ugly confrontation between the North and the South.
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Introduction
Literature Review
Conclusion
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"When historians and other interested researchers analyze the Civil War, there is little to be found in terms of great advancements or innovations, either technological or theoretical. What one does discover even in a brief review of the "War Between the States" is human carnage, bloody battlefields, broken hearts, families torn apart, burned cities, wasted lives and political hatred. And all that waste, rage and killing resulted from the inability of two regions of a new country to come to a compromise over two important issues: a) Should the evil institution of slavery (human bondage) be allowed to continue? And b), do individual states within the union have the right to adopt their own moral and political policies even if those policies radically depart from the U.S. Constitution?"
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Civil War, 2007.
This paper looks at the American Civil War and discusses the Union victory.
1,189 words (approx. 4.8 pages), 4 sources, MLA, $ 40.95
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In this article, the writer discusses that both sides fought hard in the Civil War and claims that the Union victory was far from being a foregone conclusion. The writer notes that both the North and South boasted military prowess but for different reasons. The writer looks at the two sides of the North and the South and examines their various successes and failures throughout the war. The writer concludes that the turning point of the war at the Battle of Gettysburg proved that in spite of its initially tenuous leadership personnel, Union army generals like Ulysses S. Grant had what it took to capitalize on the North's many advantages to ensure victory.
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"The South, however, failed to solidify a victory for several key reasons. First, the South could have ushered support from Europe. As a major trading partner to both England and France, the Confederacy might have been able to use economic incentives to persuade British and French political and financial, if not military assistance. Although slavery had been abolished in Europe, the War of Secession was originally not framed as a battle for emancipation so European diplomatic support would not have suggested a conflict of interest. However, the South did not capitalize fully on its ability to woo the Continent."
"Another major reason for the South's eventual defeat was the very culture it wished to preserve: the plantation economy. The agricultural-based economy might have endeared the South to Europe, to which it traded a sufficient supply of cotton. However, agriculture failed to provide the Confederacy with the industrial strength it needed to win."
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Gettysburg and Antietam, 2007.
A discussion on the significance of the battles of Gettysburg and Antietam to the American Civil War.
1,326 words (approx. 5.3 pages), 6 sources, MLA, $ 44.95
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The purpose of this paper is to introduce discuss and analyze the topic of the American Civil War. Specifically, it discusses the battles of Gettysburg and Antietam to determine which was the turning point of the war. It concludes that, although many believe the Battle of Antietam was the turning point in the Civil War, in reality the turning point was the Battle of Gettysburg, for a number of compelling reasons.
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"In geographic space, the sites of two of the greatest battles of the Civil War, Antietam and Gettysburg, are only about an hour away from the each other. The Battle of Antietam was fought on September 17, 1862, outside the small town of Sharpsburg, Maryland. (The Confederates refer to this war as the Battle of Sharpsburg.) The Battle of Gettysburg was fought over several days in July 1863 in Gettysburg, Pennsylvania, culminating with a Union victory on July 3, celebrated on July 4. Neither battle ended the war, and each battle was hugely significant at the time. However, Gettysburg was the turning point of the war, ultimately leading to Union victory and Confederate defeat. The war raged on for two more years after Gettysburg, but the South was never as strong or as successful after this battle."
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The Battle of Gettysburg, 2002.
A summary of the historical Battle of Gettysburg which changed the course of the American Civil War.
1,002 words (approx. 4.0 pages), 5 sources, APA, $ 35.95
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This paper examines the Battle of Gettysburg which took over a period of three days during July, 1863. It describes how the battle was fought by 75,000 Confederate soldiers under the leadership of General Robert E. Lee and almost 84,000 Union soldiers who came under the command of General George G. Meade. The paper discusses how, with about 51,000 casualties and more than 10,000 soldiers dead, Gettysburg is considered to be one of the most tragic battles of the American history and one that changed the course of the Civil War.
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"As the South fought to gain the higher ground General Lee ordered approximately 12,000 soldiers to march across an open field so that the center of the Federal army could be taken. This seemingly desperate assault was called the 'Pickett' s Charge' and was doomed to failure. The soldiers had more than a mile to cross and by the time the battle ended more than half the Confederate army was killed, wounded or captured. The battle had ended and the Civil War was accepted to be the victory for the North and yet, there was no joy for in the words of Joshua Chamberlain, ?In the presence of real tragedy you feel neither pain nor joy nor hatred, only a sense of enormous space and time suspended, the great doors open to black eternity, the rising across the terrible field of that last enormous, unanswerable question.? [Shaara, Foreword 6.]"
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Gettysburg, 2006.
A brief overview of the Battle of Gettysburg.
820 words (approx. 3.3 pages), 2 sources, MLA, $ 29.95
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In this paper the author looks at the historical Battle of Gettysburg. He points out that even though the Battle of Gettysburg did not end the war, nor did it achieve any major war aim for the North or the South, it remains a great battle in the American civil war . The author looks at the personalities of the generals in command during the battle, and examines each of the stages of the battle. He starts with the pre-battle or planning stages, in which strategy was discussed. The paper proceeds to discuss the battle itself and what arms were used. He then discusses the post-battle and concludes with his view that, if the South had won, America would have been divided always opposing each other, and the world would have been a far different place.
Table of Contents:
Introduction and Fire Power
Pre Battle
Battle
Post Battle
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"Artillery played a vital role in determining the outcome of the Battle of Gettysburg. Artillery units fought side by side with their infantry counterparts during all three days of the battle and Union guns made up the disparity during the July 3rd end known as Pickett's Charge. In fact, Confederate artillery units were not only armed with southern-made cannon, but a number of captured Union guns filled southern artillery organizations. Some northern states raised "independent" batteries, which were not attached to an artillery brigade. New York supplied fifteen independent batteries including Captain Andrew Cowan's 1st New York Battery and Captain Patrick Hart's 15th New York Battery, both of which fought at Gettysburg. Confederate batteries were, for the most part, labeled by the nicknames of where they were raised or by the name of the battery commander. (Hazlett 83)"
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The Confederate Cause at the Battle of Gettysburg, 2000.
This paper take a detailed look at one of the greatest battles of the Civil War. Follows General Robert E. Lee and his men as they plot their strategy and take action against the Union Army leading up to and during the battle.
2,110 words (approx. 8.4 pages), 6 sources, $ 66.95
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This paper follows General Robert E. Lee and his men as they plot their strategy and take action against the Union Army leading up to and during the Battle of Gettysburg. It also goes into great detail about the military strategy that both the Union Army used prior to this attack, and the affect it had upon the outcome of this battle, and what affect it had on the eventual outcome of the Civil War.
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"There were over 70,000 Confederates involved in the Battle of Gettysburg. Of those men, 3,903 died, 18,735 were wounded, and 5,425 were missing, for a grand total of 28,063 men lost. That is about 40 percent of the soldiers who fought the battle. The percentage of men lost on the last day was much higher. Total losses on both sides came to 51,053.
"The Battle of Gettysburg was a major turning point in the Civil War. More men were lost in this battle than any other battle of the Civil War. After such a crushing defeat, Lee was never again able to launch a full-scale offensive on Union ground. The battle was also a landmark in the minds of people for years to come. Abraham Lincoln quoted in November 1863, ?The world? can never forget what they did here.? Although the Confederates suffered a tremendous defeat that third day of July, their dedication and determination are still evident in the valiant effort displayed during those three long days."
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The Summer that Decided a War, 2004.
The paper examines the year 1863 from the summer to the winter in terms of the Civil War, using Ken Burn's film, "The Civil War", as the main source of information.
2,768 words (approx. 11.1 pages), 6 sources, MLA, $ 82.95
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The paper goes into great detail of the Battle of Gettysburg. Many other important topics are discussed, including Vicksburg, Chattanooga, the New York Daft Riots, and the Gettysburg Address. The paper also describes many of the people who speak in the movie.
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"Perhaps no other battle in American history has been more important than the Battle of Gettysburg. In this battle the course of the Civil War and eventually the fate of the country was decided. While this is not the only battle discussed in Ken Burns and Time Life?s 1989 film The Civil War: 1863 the Universe of Battle; From Gettysburg to Lookout Mountain, it is certainly the most important. The film also takes a look at the battles of Vicksburg and Tennessee, and shows the reaction of New York and President Lincoln to the events. Together we will look at these events as they are described in the film and analyze their importance."
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"Gettysburg: Day Three", 2002.
The paper introduces, discusses, and analyzes the book "Gettysburg: Day Three," by Jeffrey D. Wert.
2,130 words (approx. 8.5 pages), 1 source, MLA, $ 66.95
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This paper examines the book by Jeffrey D. Wert which is the story of one day in the Battle of Gettysburg, fought during the Civil War on a battlefield in Pennsylvania in 1863. Specifically, it discusses the purpose and thesis of the work, along with a critical judgment of the book's value in American history. The author is impressed with the new and fascinating information that is brought to the book and shows how it teaches a lesson in historic conquest ? that one battle can indeed turn the tide of an entire war.
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"Wert declares "On Gettysburg's fields the country's past and future collided" (Wert 9), and this is his thesis for writing this book, to show the country of the past, moving inexorably forward to the country of the future as the battle is waged for Little and Big Round Top. The entire future of the country would have changed had the Confederate Army won the Battle of Gettysburg, for they were poised to march on Washington to take Lincoln and the White House. Wert's thesis is not only involved with war, it is involved with the sacrifices men made that day for freedom, and for what they believed in. "Rarely, if ever, had the army's rank and file fought so well as they had on this Thursday" (Wert 15)."
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Battle Of Gettysburg, 1989.
Analyzes Civil War battle (July 1-3, 1863) in which Confederacy launched its last offensive of the war. Discusses strategies, leadership, battlefield conditions and outcome.
1,575 words (approx. 6.3 pages), 11 sources, $ 55.95
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"This paper will discuss the Battle of Gettysburg, which took place during the American Civil War. The battle, which lasted from July I through July 3, 1863, represented the Confederate army's last offensive attempt in the war. The motives of General Robert E. Lee for moving his Confederate troops north into Pennsylvania during that time can be seen as an outgrowth of the confidence that the South had gained from a series of strategic victories. Lee wanted to make an offensive attack in the Gettysburg area in order to threaten the safety of the industrial cities of the North and thereby weaken the Union's defensive stance (Gruver, 1981, p. 403).
It is important to note that many other Confederate leaders opposed Lee's strategic approach in Pennsylvania. William Swinton, a correspondent for the New York Times during that era, (...)"
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Battle of Gettysburg, 2007.
This paper discusses the 21st North Carolina and the Iron Brigade at the Battle of Gettysburg.
3,881 words (approx. 15.5 pages), 26 sources, APA, $ 106.95
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In this article the writer aims to sort out the rhetoric from the fact regarding the Battle of Gettysburg. The writer notes that given its importance, it is not surprising that Gettysburg is the most studied battle in the history of America. The paper first provides an overview of the Battle of Gettysburg in general. This is then followed by an assessment of the role played by the 21st North Carolina and the Iron Brigade. A summary of the research and salient findings are provided in the conclusion. The writer concludes that perhaps it is difficult for people in the 21st century to fully understand what these events meant to the soldiers who were actually fighting the frequently hand-to-hand and always bloody battles of McPherson Woods, Cemetery and Culp's Hill, but it is clear from the research that the men of the 21st North Carolina and the Iron Brigade ardently believed in what they were fighting for, and were willing to die for their causes.
Outline:
Introduction
Review and Discussion
Background and Overview
Conclusion
References
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"Following the defeat of the Union forces of General Joseph Hooker at Chancellorsville, Virginia, in May, Confederate General Robert E. Lee made the decision to invade the North in an attempt to dissuade them from further incursions and with an eye to compelling European countries into recognizing the Confederacy, and Lee's invasion army totaled approximately 75,000 troops. Upon learning that the Union Army of the Potomac had a new commander, General George G. Meade, Lee ordered General R. S. Ewell to move to Cashtown or Gettysburg; however, the commander of Meade's advance cavalry, General John Buford, recognized the strategic importance of Gettysburg as a road center and was prepared to hold this site until reinforcements arrived."
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The Gettysburg Documents, 2007.
This paper examines two documents about the Battle of Gettysburg, a historic battle of the Civil War.
1,637 words (approx. 6.5 pages), 2 sources, MLA, $ 53.95
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The paper analyzes the documents "The First Day at the Battle of Gettysburg" and "The Third Day". These sources chronicle the Battle of Gettysburg, July 1-4, 1863, from the first-person experience of the two writers. The paper relates that the document "The First Day" covers the battle from the Union point of view and experience, and as a source for information on the battle, is a credible and genuine source. The paper shows how the second source that discusses the third day of battle at Gettysburg is also a genuine article created by an actual participant. The paper concludes that both articles are interesting to read and would contribute towards a better understanding of both sides during this pivotal battle.
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"This document is significant for any number of reasons. First, it is a first person account of the actual first day of battle at Gettysburg, which proved to be a pivotal point in the Civil War. It is also significant for the amount of detail it contains, which can aid the historical researcher in any number of ways - from understanding the configuration of the battle and the participants, to giving a deeper comprehension of the significance of the battle to both North and South."
"The originality of the document is certainly without question. It is a first hand account of the battle, and while there are indeed similar documents, it stands on its own in its detail, complexity, and importance to historical research."
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Leadership in "Gettysburg", 2007.
This paper discusses the leadership style of Colonel Joshua Chamberlain as depicted in the movie "Gettysburg".
766 words (approx. 3.1 pages), 1 source, APA, $ 27.95
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In this article the writer studies the character of Colonel Joshua Chamberlain as portrayed in the movie "Gettysburg". The writer describes Chamberlain as an unlikely, scholarly and militarily untrained college professor-turned-soldier, who exhibits strong traits of authoritative leadership. The writer maintains that Chamberlain possesses excellent traits of leadership in war and that as the movie "Gettysburg" depicts, Colonel Joshua Chamberlain's leadership style was an authoritative one. The writer concludes that Chamberlain's personality, as Jeff Daniels plays him in "Gettysburg", is both reflective and more contemplative than those of any of the other principal military figures depicted in the movie. Further the writer notes that Chamberlain is also a man of action when he has to be and a very brilliant and successful one.
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"It was Colonel Joshua Chamberlain's particular leadership genius at Round Top, in fact that, historically speaking, as well as within in the movie Gettysburg, arguably turned not only the Battle of Gettysburg, but the Civil War itself into a victory for the North, rather than for the South as it probably otherwise would have been. Chamberlain's most remarkable instance of leadership, nerve, and heroism, in the Battle of Gettysburg, and as shown within the movie Gettysburg, took place at Little Round Top. Chamberlain and his men had been sent there, by Colonel Strong Vincent, to defend Little Round Top's southern slope. But from there, nothing at all went as planned, and Chamberlain had to thing fast, and with enormous resourcefulness."
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Gettysburg, 2002.
A look at the historical importance and physical characteristics of Gettysburg.
1,150 words (approx. 4.6 pages), 5 sources, $ 44.95
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This undergraduate paper presents two themes about Gettysburg and it's historical significance. The first theme involves the physical characteristics and atmosphere of Gettysburg in the past and present tense. The second theme deals with its historical importance, both past and present.
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The Battle of Gettysburg, 2002.
A look at the causes and consequenecs of the Battle of Gettysburg.
2,400 words (approx. 9.6 pages), 5 sources, $ 89.95
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This ten-page undergraduate paper discusses the events that led to the battle of Gettysburg. It also analyzes the actual events of the battle and how it finally ended, listing the implications of Gettysburg.
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