Grant and Sherman

The Friendship That Won the Civil War

By: Charles Bracelen Flood

Narrated by: Charles Bracelen Flood

""We were as brothers,"" William Tecumseh Sherman said, describing his relationship with Ulysses S. Grant. They were incontestably two of the most important figures in the Civil War, but until now there has been no book about their victorious partnership and the deep friendship that made it possible.

Heeding the call to save the Union, each struggled past political hurdles to join the war effort. Taking each other's measure at the Battle of Shiloh, they began their unique collaboration. Often together under fire on the war's great battlefields, they shared the demands of family life, the heartache of loss, and supported each other in the face of mudslinging by the press and politicians. Their growing mutual admiration and trust set the stage for the crucial final year of the war and the peace that would follow.

Moving and elegantly written, Grant and Sherman is a historical page-turner: a gripping portrait of two men whose friendship, forged on the battlefield, would win the Civil War.

Disappointing

Too shallow. Could have been twice the length. Not enough meat. It does whet the appetite for a more substantial biography.

Exceptional!

Floods books bring forth the truth about these men, no matter what side of the war. He presents the human side as well as the war.

An exceptional author who researches thoroughly and writes exceptionally.

A must for any Civil War book collection.

Author should not have read this audiobook

Would you recommend this book to a friend? Why or why not?

Enjoyed the information & perspective of Grant & Sherman's relationship. Offputting was the narration by the author who doesn't have the voice or acting ability to make the story compelling.

What did you like best about this story?

The tidbits of information that played up the close relationship between Grant & Sherman.

What three words best describe Charles Bracelen Flood’s voice?

Not audio quality

Do you think Grant and Sherman needs a follow-up book? Why or why not?

Maybe a book on the impact their strategies have had on military studies since.

The story of two of the greatest military leaders in US history

It was a good overview of these two men and their relationship. While interesting it was a bit short on detail at what I would consider critical junctures by leaving out actions.

Recommended

This is a well-paced book for those interested in the broader details of the Civil War and relationships between people who shaped events. The narration is well-done and engaging.