The Memoirs of William T. Sherman: Atlanta and the March to the Sea

By: William T. Sherman

Narrated by: Nelson Runger

"If the people raise a howl against my barbarity and cruelty, I will answer that war is war, and not popularity-seeking. If they want peace, they and their relatives must stop the war." These are the words of General William T. Sherman, with whom "scorched earth policy" will forever be linked. In his memoirs, the Union general describes the waning days of the American Civil War and his famous march through Georgia, culminating in the capture and burning of Atlanta. With frank, forceful words, the listener is brought to the front lines as Sherman wipes out 20,000 Confederate soldiers and sacks Atlanta - and in the process boosts Abraham Lincoln's re-election campaign. Please note: This audiobook contains only the "Atlanta and the March to the Sea" segment of The Memoirs of William T. Sherman.

Public Domain (P)1999 Recorded Books

A great memoir.

I wish the entire memoir was available. having just finished grants memoir it was interesting and insightful to see the differences between these two great generals, and friends, accounts and perspective of the war.

Total WAR

The period of the book includes only the siege on Atlanta and the "march to the sea"...one of the first American examples of total war taken to the enemy's people. The book is composed, largely, of correspondence between Sherman and other generals. Although he adds some personal opinions, it's largely about movements of the Army...boring to me. I plodded through the book expecting some good things later. As a career airman, I began to see the beginnings of a separate air force as well as the subsequent strategies of some air pioneers.

Sherman Biography

Please Note! The Audible book only contains the Battle of Atlanta and the March to the Sea. I can only ask that Audible consider an abridged version of his entire biography omitting only most of Sherman’s voluminous written messages. His biography Is an important part of Civil War history.

War Is Hell! A story that deserves re-telling

This book is a definite must-read for anyone with more than a passing interest in the American Civil War. This excerpt covers the battles around Atlanta and Sherman's March to the See; an amazing story in its own right. Sherman, for better or for worse, must be identified as among the world's first 'modern' generals and his narrative is clear, crisp and uncompromising. Unfortunately as an audiobook, this offering is anything but. The sound is muddy with some sections barely understandable. This is one story that deserves to be re-told

tactical account

more a tactical perspective, focusing on logistics, conditions, travel distances, foraging, but not much in way of overall Union strategy. Reproduction of letters between Sherman and other generals, esp Grant, are very interesting.