Review: What could have been
Rating: 4 out of 5
Date: 12 27, 2012
This is an interesting and probable alternative to the Battle of Gettysburg.  The resulting story is the basis of the book.  While the tactics and battles are true to the time period, the character development is confined to each battle but the historical personalities carry along the main plot.  Their characterations are based on fact but I think every Civil War buff has wondered what would have happened if General Jackson had survived and remained General's Lee subordinate.  If you like alternate histories and the Civil War this is a must read for you.  I don't think President Lincoln would have left Grant in the west but that is just my opinion.  Read the book and see if you can find any flaws?