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What Death More Glorious: A Biography of General Strong Vincent
New Laminated hardcover - 177pp
181 pages, Hardcover
First published July 1, 1997
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January 1, 2021
A brief, but informative, biography of Strong Vincent, who commanded the Union troops on the Little Round Top at Gettysburg. Struck down while rallying the 16th Michigan during the battle, promoted to Brigader General upon his deathbed.
November 26, 2023
Excellent History of the hero of Little Round Top.
Worth a read.
Worth a read.
June 16, 2024
An historical account worthy to be told, the actions of Colonel Strong Vincent at Gettysburg were vital for the success Union Army. One of the true heroes of that day, July 2, 1863.
The book has been given three stars solely on its brevity of only 93 pages; this is not counting appendices totaling another 67 pages.
If you have a deep interest in the Civil War you will find this books leaves you wanting more.
It is noted in the preface that not much material is available on Vincent; the result is a sketch more than a biography.
His prewar years are very brief and the years of the war from 1861-the spring of 1863 (Chancellorsville) are quickly dealt with. A fair amount of time is spent on an Illness which kept Vincent out of action for a few months in 1862.
The one disappointment is that the action at the Round Tops is glossed over with most of the focus on the 16th Michigan and their line nearly breaking, this being presented as the cause of Vincent’s death as he goes to rally them.
Even a moderate review of the action taking place involving Vincent’s Brigade would have been helpful.
A long letter from Vincent’s wife and a detailed account of his death and funeral encompass a good portion of the book.
Ultimately, beyond prewar years and details of his death, I can’t say I learned that much more than I have read about Vincent in other works.
For me, the most interesting aspect of the book was the appendices.
What is written is good, and I was left with a deeper appreciation for Vincent. In the preface the author clearly states the incomplete nature of the book and that it lacks depth.
In conclusion, I would not let the three stars distract you but if you like depth, it’s not there. If you have a junior high student, due to its brevity, it may be a good book for a young reader wanting to learn about a key figure of the Battle of Gettysburg.
The book has been given three stars solely on its brevity of only 93 pages; this is not counting appendices totaling another 67 pages.
If you have a deep interest in the Civil War you will find this books leaves you wanting more.
It is noted in the preface that not much material is available on Vincent; the result is a sketch more than a biography.
His prewar years are very brief and the years of the war from 1861-the spring of 1863 (Chancellorsville) are quickly dealt with. A fair amount of time is spent on an Illness which kept Vincent out of action for a few months in 1862.
The one disappointment is that the action at the Round Tops is glossed over with most of the focus on the 16th Michigan and their line nearly breaking, this being presented as the cause of Vincent’s death as he goes to rally them.
Even a moderate review of the action taking place involving Vincent’s Brigade would have been helpful.
A long letter from Vincent’s wife and a detailed account of his death and funeral encompass a good portion of the book.
Ultimately, beyond prewar years and details of his death, I can’t say I learned that much more than I have read about Vincent in other works.
For me, the most interesting aspect of the book was the appendices.
What is written is good, and I was left with a deeper appreciation for Vincent. In the preface the author clearly states the incomplete nature of the book and that it lacks depth.
In conclusion, I would not let the three stars distract you but if you like depth, it’s not there. If you have a junior high student, due to its brevity, it may be a good book for a young reader wanting to learn about a key figure of the Battle of Gettysburg.
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
August 2, 2010
It was good, but I wanted more information.
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