Lewis Armistead gave up his long-standing position in the U.S. Army and fought against his best friend. What does this tell you about the loyalties of the men and women during this time period?

The loyalties of the men in this time period could have either been good or bad. I say that because these two men became friends through war. Meaning that if thats why they are close if they believe different things they might fight against each other. The war was the bigger picture fighting for what they thought was right and that's why they might have split. Also at the same time you can tell a little bit of the loyalties of the relationships made at war. They could be good and that is shown because in the article it says how Armistead when looking at the battle lines of one of his best friend could be thinking back on all the old good times that they used to have or did have. It also says how he thinks that maybe even his friend is looking back at him thinking the same thing that they don't want to fight each other.

 

What are the chances of something like this happening? 

I think the chances are slim but it obvously it happened to him. Why would Gordan,who had led the attack on Barlow stop to speakto him, make him comfortable, and deliever a message to his wife, and conduct her saftey to Barlows saftey?

2.Why would Gordon, who had led the attack on Barlow stop to speak to him, make him comfortable, and deliver a message to his wife, and conduct her safely to Barlow's side? He did it because he felt bad and he realized that Barlow was a good man. Barlow told him that what he was thinking about was his wife when he was about to die, and Gordon felt bad so he delivered a message to his wife, it was the least he could do.