Two Views of Gettysburg

by Arthur James Lyon Fremantle, Frank A. Haskell

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Genres: History

261 pages, Hardcover

First published March 1, 1997

About the author

General Sir Arthur James Lyon Fremantle, GCMG, CB

Reviews

[Nadienne Williams · Rating 3 out of 5]

An interesting read taken from two separate views. Although, I'm not really sure if the title is apt.

The first section is essentially a love letter to the Confederacy from a British Officer, Colonel Sir Arthur J. L. Fremantle. Colonel Fremantle gives little to no information about Gettysburg (leading to my critique of the title), but he lovingly praises how gentlemanly and noble he perceives Southern soldiers to be, particularly the aristocratic Officer Corps, whilst also denigrating how brutish and common he perceived Northern soldiers to be.

The second section is a very detailed, somewhat dry, and often difficult to read personal account of the battle at Gettysburg by Lieutenant Frank Haskell, an aide to General Meade. If the minutia of battle appeals to you, then this is your section. Otherwise, I do think Lt. Haskell speaks well about the horrors of battle and can paint a vivid picture, but it is so very, very lengthy.

[Spectre · Rating 4 out of 5]

Excellent "real-time" look at the decisive Civil War battle. Colonel Fremantle's diary entries were sketchy as his role as observer did not permit him insider status while, as an aide to General Gibbon, Franklin Haskell's contribution reflected both strategy and tactics as seen by him. I was particularly interested in Haskell's views of Generals McClellan and Hooker as well as his view of the "failure" of the Army of the Potomac to pursue Lee's withdrawal from Pennsylvania after the battle.

[Debbie Oliver · Rating 4 out of 5]

From my small book antique collection...Lakeside classic...interesting view from both sides

[Paul · Rating 4 out of 5]

The book is short but fascinating to read. Fremantle's description has been cut down from his fuller journal, and is, to me, a picture of a somewhat supercilious Englishman who sides with the South. Haskell was apparently a very brave man; his dislike of the rebels is clear. He has the wisdom to understand what he does not know about the battle although he uses more than a few purple patches.

[Neil Funsch · Rating 5 out of 5]

More compelling History is hard to find. Two views of the Battle from men who were there. One an observer standing on the Confederate side side, rubbing shoulders with Lee and Longstreet the other an Officer in the Union Army (Later killed at Spotsylvania) who was in the front lines at the very point where Pickett's charge pierced the Union line. For both the casual reader and military scholar an excellent opportunity to see into the past with the borrowed eyes of actual participants.

[Ira Livingston · Rating 5 out of 5]

Memoirs of two men actually there, Freemantle a British officer analyzing the Confederacy for potential alliance vs the Union and General Haskell on the Union side, that kept a detailed diary of the battle... Fascinating on both sides.

[Jimmie Lee Johnson · Rating 2 out of 5]

This gives two views of the war, one from Fremante, another from Haskell, one union, another confederate.