Zachary R. Waltz

Pleasantly Surprised By the Final Chapters

Revisado: 09-02-19

It is not often that I listen to military history on audio, as I feel the need to constantly refer to whatever maps the author included (I hope) to keep abreast of where things are happening. Fortunately, this book’s subject occurs in a small area that a quick review of online material allowed me to forgo the need of having visual references readily available. The book does a very good job of setting the stage for the battle and I really appreciated the in-depth discussions on the command problems that both sides had. The battle descriptions were concise and easy to follow.

My greatest surprise came in the final chapters. The book discusses two different driving tours and this is where this audiobook is superior to its written version. I am looking forward to my next trip to the area. In addition, the final chapters included myths about the campaign, artwork done on the battle, and tourism at the battlefield during the Civil War. All are topics that are not normally in the majority of military history I consume and therefore a joy to discover.

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