LANDSCAPE TURNED RED: THE BATTLE OF ANTIETAM FREE DOWNLOAD Stephen W. Sears | 448 pages | 30 Jun 2003 | HOUGHTON MIFFLIN | 9780618344192 | English | Boston, United States Landscape Turned Red : The Battle of Antietam Learn more. The Civil War battle waged on September 17,at Antietam Creek, Maryland, was one of the bloodiest in the nation's history: On this single day, the battle claimed nearly 23, casualties. Sears seems to support his claims in the book with facts, of which there are many, but still keeps the flow of the book moving forward. Manufacturers, suppliers and others provide what you see here, and we have not verified it. Jacob D. Donec scelerisque, urna id tincidunt ultrices, nisi nisl lacinia mi, at pellentesque enim mi eu felis. McClellan had the first opportunity to defeat Lee decisively, but he Landscape Turned Red: The Battle of Antietam not take the chance. Customer Service. Sears weaves Landscape Turned Red: The Battle of Antietam compelling narrative from the complex and potentially confusing events of the day and his words are beautifully read by the narrator. The author does a fantastic job of covering an immense amount of detail in such a beautiful way that it does not feel as though you are being pounded by an endless stream of facts and dates. Read twice. NOOK Book. For Sally T. After the fall of Atlanta, Hood marched his troops north in an attempt to Landscape Turned Red: The Battle of Antietam Union army general William T. From the acclaimed Civil War historian, a brilliant new history—the most intimate and richly readable account we have had—of the climactic three-day battle of Gettysburg July 1—3,which draws the reader into the heat, smoke, and grime of Gettysburg alongside the ordinary soldier, and depicts the combination of personalities and circumstances that produced the greatest battle of the Civil War, and one of the greatest in human history. Write a review See all reviews Write a review. I have to wonder IF the editor knew anything about the battle or even listened to this recording. The narrative which Sears employs is constant and moving. Thus, he advised Lincoln to wait for a Union victory in order to issue the Proclamation. According to Sears, Antietam proved significant for many reasons. Collins Length: 17 hrs and 20 mins Unabridged Overall. On September 13,in a field near Frederick, Maryland, four Union soldiers hit the jack-pot. Confederate Tide. Dunker Church. I look forward to listening again It is this gift for narrative that led contemporary critics to compare this book to War and Peaceand call it a "modern Iliad. Sumner John G. Thorough research and fine writing makes this an informative lesson for students and casual readers alike. My best advice for potential listeners is not to try to follow the details, but to take a panoramic view of the military aspect and give the stories of the people your sharper attention. I have read several other books by Stephen W. Reviews - Please select the tabs below to change the source of reviews. The Lost Order. Sears is knowledgable and fair, but it is really his ability to create an interesting narritive of an event most readers are already largely familiar with that makes "Landscape Turned Red" work so Landscape Turned Red: The Battle of Antietam. He writes a detailed narration of the day's fighting with insightful commentary on the mistakes made by the Northern generals. Benjamin Franklin Davis. Evander McIvor Law. Although the battle did not have a decisive winner, it did enable Lincoln to rally the Union and to release his Emancipation Proclamation. Sears divides his work into nine chapters, along with comprehensive maps and appendixes. Braxton Bragg. John Bell Hood. The young Napoleon, as McClellan was known, often waited an inordinate amount of time before making a movement with his troops. Then the details of the ultimate battle make it seem as if you were in the middle of it. Unabridged Audiobook. Thus, while Lee lost the campaign, he demonstrated greater skill than his Union counterpart. George Leonard Andrews. Joseph K. Unfortunately, the Union commander, George B. Covering events from the prelude of the conflict to the death of Lincoln, Catton blends a gripping narrative with deep, yet unassuming, scholarship to bring the war alive in an almost novelistic way. One of the fascinating aspects of this book is the personal observation and accounting of the battle by the soldiers and civilians who Landscape Turned Red: The Battle of Antietam there. Klappentexte von. Battle of Antietam I knew that Antietem, the bloodiest day of the American Civil War was a total cluster. Zissou54 Apr 27, Alternative Titel. Superb book detailing the battle of Antietam in the American Civil War. Little Mac did not attack and allowed the Confederate general to withdraw from the field at his leisure. But with Robert E. Great work! Current selection is: Paperback. December 12, Select Option. On a November afternoon inthe weary Gen. Please Log in and add this title to your wishlist. 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