The Killer Angels | Essays and Criticism

  • Shaara's Historical Material

    Aubrey holds a Ph.D. in English. In this essay, he argues that in The Killer Angels, Shaara presents his historical material in a manner that clearly favors the northern cause in the Civil War.

  • The Killer Angels and the Vietnam War

    In the following essay, Grauke argues that the novel should be read in terms of the social and political effects that the Vietnam War had on American society. Focusing on Shaara’s interpretation of character, Grauke interprets the novel as a defense of the United States’ involvement in Vietnam.