Jocko Podcast Civil War Excursion With JD Baker Pt.3: No Progress. Only Carnage.

Landscape Turned Red is a comprehensive historical analysis of the Battle of Antietam, which took place on September 17, 1862. Stephen W. Sears uses diaries, dispatches, and letters to vividly recreate the battle from both Union and Confederate perspectives. The book provides a detailed examination of the military strategies and political implications surrounding the battle, making it a classic in Civil War literature.

All for the Union is the eloquent and moving diary of Elisha Hunt Rhodes, featured throughout Ken Burns' PBS documentary The Civil War. Rhodes enlisted into the Union Army as a private in 1861 and left it four years later as a twenty-three-year-old colonel after fighting hard and honorably in battles from Bull Run to Appomattox. His diary provides a firsthand account of the Civil War, revealing the motivations and experiences of a common Yankee foot soldier.

Michael Shaara's "Lincoln's Lieutenants" provides an in-depth look at the Union's military leadership during the Civil War. The book profiles key generals such as Ulysses S. Grant, William T. Sherman, and George Meade, examining their personalities, strategies, and relationships with President Lincoln. Shaara masterfully portrays the challenges and complexities of commanding large armies during a protracted conflict. He highlights the strategic decisions that shaped the war's outcome, analyzing both successes and failures. The book is a compelling narrative that combines military history with insightful character studies, offering a rich understanding of the Union's path to victory.