Reply of the Philadelphia Brigade Association to the Foolish and Absurd Narrative of Lieutenant Frank A. Haskell

Reply of the Philadelphia Brigade Association to the Foolish and Absurd Narrative of Lieutenant Frank A. Haskell presents a fascinating historical dispute centered on the Battle of Gettysburg, one of the Civil War's most pivotal moments. Published in 1910, this document captures the Philadelphia Brigade Association's passionate response to Lieutenant Frank Aretas Haskell's firsthand account of the July 1863 battle, which they deemed filled with egregious misstatements about their regiment's crucial role in the conflict. This Civil War history reveals the tensions that emerged among veterans long after the guns fell silent. General Alexander S. Webb, who commanded the Philadelphia Brigade during the three-day battle, commissioned this detailed rebuttal to Haskell's narrative, which had circulated privately before gaining wider publication through institutional endorsements. The Association's response meticulously challenges Haskell's characterizations of the Philadelphia Brigade's actions and contributions, offering an alternative perspective on events that shaped the war's outcome. Ideal for Civil War enthusiasts, military history scholars, and those interested in primary source documentation, this audiobook illuminates how competing narratives of historical events were contested by those who lived through them. It provides valuable insight into how soldiers remembered and interpreted their experiences, making it essential listening for anyone seeking a deeper understanding of Gettysburg and the Army of the Potomac.