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    Landscape Turned Red: The Battle of Antietam
    Landscape Turned Red: The Battle of Antietam
    Landscape Turned Red: The Battle of Antietam
    Audiobook13 hours

    Landscape Turned Red: The Battle of Antietam

    Written by Stephen W. Sears

    Narrated by Peter Johnson

    4.5/5

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    Of all the battles American soldiers have fought, the most terrible was on September 17, 1862, the Civil War's Battle of Antietam. Stephen W. Sears draws upon a survey made after the war by two of the men who fought in this battle. This remarkable survey compiles the recollections of thousands of their fellow veterans on both sides.
    LanguageEnglish
    PublisherRecorded Books, Inc.
    Release dateOct 14, 2016
    ISBN9781501939662
    Author

    Stephen W. Sears

    STEPHEN W. SEARS is the author of many award-winning books on the Civil War, including Gettysburg and Landscape Turned Red. A former editor at American Heritage, he lives in Connecticut.,

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    • 4/5

      Mar 28, 2020

      An excellent read - though I wouldn't recommend listening to it on audio if you are not familiar with the geography of Antietam, Harper's Ferry, and environs.
    • 5/5

      Sep 15, 2019

      Incredible detail...a pretty good read
    • 4/5

      Apr 27, 2014

      Absolutely amazing! 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. This work most assuredly ranks among my favorite American Civil War books and is probably the best one I have come across that covers just one battle. If you are wanting to learn more about arguably the most important battle in the Civil War and therefore in American history, I highly recommend "Landscape Turned Red" by Stephen W. Sears.
    • 4/5

      Feb 2, 2014

      A careful review of the actions at the Battle of Antietam and the errors costing thousands of lives reviewed. One of the definitive books on one of the deciding battles of the Civil War. 4 stars
    • 4/5

      Nov 23, 2013

      For me, the US Civil War's real turning point comes directly after the Second Battle of Bull Run, when Robert E. Lee becomes convinced that a direct assault on Washington D.C. would be beyond the capacity of the Army of Northern Virginia. Mr. Sears has an excellent account of the events of the two weeks following that revelation. Lee veers away to force a panicked offer of peace and the bloodiest day of US Military history follows. All the dramatic events are revealed and controversies are pointed out in this book. The text is well written but the maps in the paperback that I read were several shades of grey, and not pleasant to consult. There's an order of battle, and many points are footnoted.Read twice.
    • 5/5

      Jun 6, 2013

      One of the best books on the Maryland Campaign of 1862
    • 4/5

      Apr 28, 2013

      An excellent read - though I wouldn't recommend listening to it on audio if you are not familiar with the geography of Antietam, Harper's Ferry, and environs.
    • 5/5

      Mar 27, 2013

      This is a very good description of one of the most important battles of the Civil War. I enjoyed it much more than The Crossroads of Freedom: Antietam The battle was significant for a number of reasons. It was the victory that Lincoln was waiting for so that he could issue the preliminary Emancipation Proclamation changing the whole character of the war and the bloodiest single day battle in American history.I have read several other books by Stephen W. Sears and I thought that this was one of his best. The book starts with some comments on the Battle of the Seven Days and a short description of The Second Battle of Bull Run.The drama of the battle began when Federal soldiers found a copy of Lee's detailed battle plans, Order 191, wrapped around three cigars. This gave George McClellan a terrific opportunity to destroy the Army of Northern Virginia. McClellan followed his pattern of delaying and not using all of his troops and blew his chance to end the war.I thought that Sears made excellent use of primary sources throughout the book that made the action come alive. He writes a detailed narration of the day's fighting with insightful commentary on the mistakes made by the Northern generals. Time and time again Lee's army is pushed to the brink of destruction but McClellan fails to make the final push necessary for complete victory.There is a very good appendix detailing exactly how Lee's orders were lost and then found. Sears points out that there is a disagreement among the sources for this part of the story and we may never know exactly what happened.This is an excellent book for a student of the Civil War. While it is well written and dramatic tale it may not be as interesting for someone who does not have that much interest in the war.
    • 5/5

      Dec 12, 2011

      Superb book detailing the battle of Antietam in the American Civil War. This battle was one of the bloodiest in American History and the author Stephen Sears draws on a variety of sources including diaries and letters of the participants to produce a definitive work. The book was gripping and Mister Sears displays a mastery of his craft in the writing of this book. He is scathing in his comments on the Union Generals in particular, George McClellan who was too cautious in his handling of the Union battle deployment and who overstated the numbers of the Confederate forces in all correspondence with Washington. The importance of the battle in influencing Lincoln to issue the Emancipation Proclamation is wonderfully illustrated in this history. A wonderful addition to my library.
    • 4/5

      Apr 16, 2011

      I knew that Antietem, the bloodiest day of the American Civil War was a total cluster. But reading the details, with heavy emphasis on the Union side, was fascinating. No recon, no communication, egotistical leadership, timidity, and procrastination all combined on the Union side to grasp defeat or at least a draw, from the mighty hand of victory. This battle, like others, could have really shortened the Civil War.Sears has provided a meticulous account of McClellan's foibles.
    • 4/5

      Jun 7, 2008

      Stephen W. Sears does not need anyone to annunciate any louder the fact that he is a wonderful American Civil War author. His many works alone, including "Landscape Turned Red: The Battle of Antietam" can attest to that.The narrative which Sears employs is constant and moving. It never seems to bog down for too long a period. His prose keeps the reader engaged, and to use an oft-used expression: he did bring the Battle of Antietam, with all of its movements, locations, and cast of characters alive. "Landscape Turned Red" is not a difficult book to read and understand. Mr. Sears uses language that most everyone can understand, though he did not write it aimed at catering to the lowest common denominator. It is a very well researched work. 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. An excellent and scholarly read that I would recommend to any and all.
    • 2/5

      Oct 29, 2005

      I was so excited when I heard this book was to be issued in the early '80's. I waited patiently and bought it in hard cover when it was released. I was disappointed. I remembered the exciting narrative by Bruce Catton in his books on the Army of the Potomac, and Sears just didn't capture the same fire. Sears focuses, instead, on McClellan's missed opportunities and failures of leadership. While they are legion, we already knew that stuff anyway. This could have been so much more. Sadly, I've stayed away from Sears ever since.