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Cain at Gettysburg

De: Ralph Peters
Narrado por: Peter Berkrot
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Two mighty armies blunder toward each other, one led by confident, beloved Robert E. Lee and the other by dour George Meade. They’ll meet in a Pennsylvania crossroads town where no one planned to fight. In this sweeping, savagely realistic novel, the greatest battle ever fought on American soil explodes into life at Gettysburg. As generals squabble, staffs err. Tragedy unfolds for immigrants in blue and barefoot Rebels alike. The fate of the nation will be decided in a few square miles of fields. There are no marble statues here, only men of flesh and blood, imperfect and courageous. Following a tough Confederate sergeant from the Blue Ridge, a bitter Irish survivor of the Great Famine, a German political refugee, and gun crews in blue and gray, Cain at Gettysburg, from New York Times best-selling author and former U.S. Army officer Ralph Peters, is bound to become a classic of men at war.

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Vivid Battle Descriptions • Compelling Characters • Historical Accuracy • Immersive Storytelling • Excellent Voice Acting
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If you could sum up Cain at Gettysburg in three words, what would they be?

I learned a lot.

What did you like best about this story?

I was about the common soldier and the Generals and higher ups.

Which character – as performed by Peter Berkrot – was your favorite?

George Meade

If you could take any character from Cain at Gettysburg out to dinner, who would it be and why?

James Longstreet, he knew the charge would fail, would like to talk with him more about that.

Any additional comments?

Once I started reading, the book was so interesting, I was reading every chance I had. Learned a lot about George Meade and gained a respect for him I did not have before. I consider this book the best I have read about the Battle.

The best Gettysburg Battle book I have read.

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Excellent/gritty portrayal of the battle of Gettysburg. Makes you feel as though you were there. No over the top thrills, just a candid account from the rank and file soldier on both sides, to the generals on both sides. Captures the raw emotion and atmosphere of what one thinks about war. No political agenda and no bias. Great read. Highly recommended.

Not since Killer Angels.

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We have all heard of the Civil War and Gettysburg, but I have never read any books on it. I enjoy watching and listening to Ralph Peters when he is on Fox News and most times agree with his philosphies. That is why I bought his book and I was not disappointed. Ralph is an excellent story teller. In no time at all I was caught up in the story and the characters (both fictional and non-fictional ones). He gave me insights into the war that would never have occured to me. I have never listened to the same book twice, but this is one that I will definitely turn on again.

History for Non History Buffs

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You can tell that Ralph is retired military the way decided the battle. If you like civil war history i strongly recommend the book.

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great details of the battle, vivid! the narrator did a wonderful job bringing the story to life

first hand story telling

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The Battle of Gettysburg was a monumental struggle between The Army of Northern Virginia, commanded by the brilliant Robert E. Lee and The Army of the Potomac, newly under the command of George Meade. Anyone remotely familiar knows the story. This battle ended the South's chances at victory while invigorating and giving hope the Federal cause. The battle also caused 51,112 (23,049 Union and 28,063 Confederate) casualties, out of approximately 157,000 soldiers involved in the fighting. But this retelling is much more than a recitation of facts. Author Ralph Peters says, in the author's notes, "A novel about Gettysburg for our time must demonstrate war???s horror and appeal, while depicting the complex humanity of those who shoulder rifles or lead armies." And this book does just that. Peter's has stripped away the normal romanticism associated with the Battle of Gettysburg by showing events from the viewpoints of many historical characters. The flaws of these men shine like the sun. Even Robert E. Lee's vanity, which appears to be the main reason his army lost, is out in the open. Peter's also gives us numerous fictional characters that will be difficult to forget. One character is a brave and homicidal maniac who recalls past murders and rapes while taking great pleasure in the brutality of war.

Besides putting the listener inside the minds of the books characters, Peters also imparts a sense of the ebb and flow of the battle. One moment the boys in Grey are proud, eager and arrogant. Then, in the flash and roar of a cannon, they are so much red mist. Events and emotions swing just as wildly for Billy Yank. After more than two years of defeat the Federals suddenly go from despondency and resignation to utter disbelief at having defeated Bobby Lee.

Peter Berkrot does and outstanding job of giving voice the large number of characters. I enjoyed his narration very much.

Grab this one folks and strap yourself in. You are in for a wild ride.

Historical fiction with a soul!

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Enjoyed the voice inflection for each character. The book itself is stellar and the voice over lends itself to the time period.

Great listen!

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I'd rate The Killer Angels above Cain at Gettysburg, but it's close. This account of the battle seen through the eyes of the antagonists didn't strike the same emotional chords for me as TKA, but it has more technical battle information and focuses on different characters and perspectives. A very good listen. I thought the performance was a little overwrought.

A close second to The Killer Angels

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Would you try another book from Ralph Peters and/or Peter Berkrot?

Maybe, depending on the subject. Not just for author or narrator.

What was the most interesting aspect of this story? The least interesting?

Billy Cobb, excellent character portrayal with surprising underlying intellectual component.

Did the narration match the pace of the story?

Seemed a little too quick and over dramatic.

Could you see Cain at Gettysburg being made into a movie or a TV series? Who should the stars be?

Not really. Too many already done.

Any additional comments?

Unless I missed it author almost entirely left out Picket's Charge. This is a book that definetely needs maps. Fortunately I was familiar with battlefield but still would be nice to have refresher on territory. Wish there was some way to get maps and photos that come with the printed or ebooks, along with the Audible version.

Lacking some key elements, and MAPS please!

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This is an engrossing and exciting novel about Gettysburg. As a Civil War novel, I'd rate it in the same class as Nostalgia, Red Badge of Courage, Killer Angels, March, My Name is Mary Sutter, and Black Flower. Wonderful writing and vivid scenes of the tedium, army politics, and terror of warfare. Examines the foot soldiers on up to the 3 major generals. I'm very glad to see Sickles shown as the incompetent fool he was, and Meade get the props he deserves. Peters also made me feel the anguish of Longstreet who knows what is going to happen, and the hubris of Lee, who thinks catastrophe can never happen to his army.
Very highly recommended.

Top Tier Civil War novel

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