Account & Lists Account Returns & Orders. The Greatest Civil War Battles: The Atlanta Campaign. The tense excitement of the battles and narrow escapes comes out to keep you riveted. Luckily for the Confederacy, McClellan was seeing ghosts at every turn so he allowed the Confederate forces the time to concentrate between him and Richmond. Some of these items ship sooner than the others. Free shipping for many products! Thus, while the plans often seem to be well conceived, the execution of those plans left plenty to be desired. I started this book three years ago in anticipation of a trip to the Richmond peninsula. Excellent account of McCellan's Peninsula Campaign. To The Gates of Richmond: The Peninsula Campaign, Preloaded Digital Audio Player, Unabridged, Inspire a love of reading with Amazon Book Box for Kids. Overviews of the battles are provided along with first-hand accounts derived from the participant’s letters, diaries and journals. 1992. Please try again. Peninsular Campaign, 1862. This book covers a time in the Civil War when McCellan attempted to capture Richmond via the Hampton Roads area. The Union’s Capture of New Orleans during the Civil War: The Campaign for the Confe... STEPHEN W. SEARS is the author of many award-winning books on the Civil War, including. Sears has a great eye for detailing the ideas and politics behind army movements, but his ongoing flaw for me is that when it comes to battle he approaches descriptions from an extremely granular level without knotting them together with a higher-level explanation. Cart All. This account of McClellan’s 1862 campaign is “a wonderful book” (Ken Burns) and “military history at its best” (The New York Times Book Review). If one wishes to gain a very thorough understanding of the 1862 Peninsular Campaign, this is the book for you. Reviewed in the United Kingdom on March 27, 2013, Reviewed in the United Kingdom on February 15, 2014. I have always found Sears to have an extreme anti-McClellan bias, and have felt that he was over the top in his analysis of Mac in other. Textblock is clean with no writing, bookplate, stamp or markings. The author, Stephen Sears, provides insight into the plans of both the Union forces and the Army of Northern Virginia as well as what went wrong with those plans. But after the trip, the unfinished book languished on my night stand for months and months. Reviewed in the United Kingdom on September 9, 2019. Gettysburg particularly comes to mind as Sears has to use Mac's failures as a prelude to Gettysburg. When Robert E. Lee took command of Confederate forces, he drove McClellan back to his ships in seven bloody days. In To the Gates of Richmond: The Peninsula Campaign, Stephen W. Sears charts the Peninsula Campaign of 1862, Union General George McClellan’s grand plan to march up the Virginia Peninsula and capture the Confederate capital. It's like reading a box score from an old-time baseball game — lots of names and lots of stats, but you really have to work hard to get the highlights of the contest. But with Robert E. Lee delivering blows to the Union army, McClellan’s plan fell through at the gates of Richmond. Something went wrong. Rather than give some background on the armies, there organization, etc, as Sears did in his Chancerlorsville book, he jumps right into the campaign. You're listening to a sample of the Audible audio edition. McClellan is shown to be a timid, delusional, absentee leader who manages to immediately lose momentum and turn an offensive campaign into a largely defensive one, culminating in a practically ineffective campaign. For three months, McClellan crawled toward Richmond. Of the 250,000 men who fought in it, only a fraction had ever been in battle before–and one in four was killed, wounded, or missing in action by the time the fighting ended. Highly recommend this book. After viewing product detail pages, look here to find an easy way to navigate back to pages you are interested in. To the Gates of Richmond The Peninsula Campaign by Stephen W. Sears and Publisher Mariner Books / Open Road Integrated Media. The plan to use the navy to land and march to Richmond via Williamsburg was one of the most daring operations of the war and provided for two largely untested armies to engage in major combat. The Peninsula Campaign was General McClellan’s grand strategic move that almost won the American Civil War. May 20, 1862. He's also obviously done his homework, digging into primary sources from all sides, from their commanders down to lowly soldiers. More men and weapons of war were assembled for this campaign than for any other operation of the American Civil War. While pointing out that Jackson slept through much of the battle of Glendale, Sears, like historian Clifford Dowdey before him (, An excellent account of McClellan's campaign against the Confederate capital of Richmond, from the initial siege of Yorktown to his advance within twenty miles of the city. And boy, was I correct. He writes in a way that explains complicated maneuvers . Very well written. Finally, I decided to muscle my way to the end. SPOILER ALERT: Fuckin’ McClellan, man. This story also includes the famed clash between the Merrimack and Monitor that changed how naval warfare would be perceived until World War II. I have read Sears other 2 books, 'Antietam: Landscape Turned Red' and 'Chancellorsville' and enjoyed them both very much. Liked the perspective of the change of leadership from Joe Johnston to Lee that I don't think I understood before. Collector's Edition. It sealed McCellan's fate and gave r. Stephen Sears delivers an excellent account of the Peninsula Campaign waged by the Army of the Potomac aimed at capturing Richmond in 1862. Landscape Turned Red: The Battle of Antietam, Lincoln's Lieutenants: The High Command of the Army of the Potomac, Vicksburg: Grant's Campaign That Broke the Confederacy, Return to Bull Run: The Campaign and Battle of Second Manassas, Brigades of Gettysburg: The Union and Confederate Brigades at the Battle of Gettysburg, Guns of the Old West: An Illustrated Reference Guide to Antique Firearms, Seven Days: The Emergence of Robert E. Lee and the Dawn of a Legend. Stephen Sears delivers an excellent account of the Peninsula Campaign waged by the Army of the Potomac aimed at capturing Richmond in 1862. This account of McClellan's 1862 campaign is "a wonderful book" (Ken Burns) and "military history at its best" (The New York Times Book Review). $25.00, ISBN 0-8991 Many early war Generals move on or move out, while others prepare for larger roles they will assume. If one wishes to gain a very thorough understanding of the 1862 Peninsular Campaign, this is the book for you. I love knowing about the individual actions of regiments but without an understanding of how they all fit in, it’s hard to follow the overall pace and movement. Never had connected these series of battles together as "Seven Days Battles" before reading this account. Stephen Ward Sears is an American historian specializing in the American Civil War. It was an enjoyable (well, as enjoyable as the destructions of thousands of lives can be), fast read. It wasn't really a "done deal" that Lee would command in the field until he was needed, that I wasn't aware of previously. Never had connected these series of battles together as "Seven Days Battles" before reading this account. Wet plate glass negative, half of stereograph pair, by James F. Gibson Click on a model below for more info. Publication date. Overall, a read for a new student of the Peninsula campaign. Assuming command of the Confederate forces, Robert E. Lee split his army and proceeded to deliver a series of hammer blows against the Federals. One battle outcome and results, and the positioning of different parts of the armies, definitely influenced other subsequent battles. A strong, well-written history of the war’s largest and most complex campaign. It featured a naval flanking movement around the Confederate Army and an advance on Richmond along a lightly defended peninsula. When Robert E. Lee took command of Confederate forces, he drove McClellan back to his ships in seven bloo. This was the very first book I read on the American Civil War. The book is the pinnacle of McClellan bashing, and Sears (who is known to pick his favorites) spares nothing to blast McClellan as an incompetent and arrogant. Find all the books, read about the author, and more. Full content visible, double tap to read brief content. For the most part, this book is harsher on the Confederate command and control than Foote was. Start by marking “To the Gates of Richmond: The Peninsula Campaign” as Want to Read: Error rating book. Learn more about the program. Help others learn more about this product by uploading a video! For three months, McClellan crawled toward Richmond. It lacks the narrative punch of his other books and his deft analysis of command relationships is absent. September 1st 1992 More men and weapons of war were assembled for this campaign than for any other operation of the American Civil War. Sears writes a book that needs to be written and read by every Civil War buff. He does an excellent job of pointing out George McClellan’s failures, particularly when he analyzes McClellan’s, [abandonment of seven of his eleven divisions to fight without a commander, [his nap at Glendale. Try The staff of Gen. Fitz-John Porter; Lts. More men and weapons of war were assembled for this campaign than for any other operation of the American Civil War. (New York: Ticknor & Fields, 1992. xii, 468 pp. 4.7 out of 5 stars 117 ratings. . You can return the item for any reason in new and unused condition: no shipping charges. This is a very readable and informative history of this particular campaign in 1862 when the Union’s Army of the Potomac tried to capture Richmond by traveling up the Virginia peninsula created by the James and York Rivers. The early days of the war shape and form the ANV and the AoP. To the Gates of Richmond charts the Peninsula Campaign of 1862, General George McClellan’s grand scheme to march up the Virginia Peninsula and take the Confederate capital. It sealed McCellan's fate and gave rise to Lee as her retooled the Army of Northern Virginia. Though initially successful, McClellan's plans fell through at the gates of Richmond. I have read Sears other 2 books, 'Antietam: Landscape Turned Red' and 'Chancellorsville' and enjoyed them both very much. He turns the likes of "Stonewall" Jackson, Robert E. Lee and George McClellan into real people and helps us to understand what it must have been like for the private soldier to endure the absolute horror of the Civil War. Find many great new & used options and get the best deals for To the Gates of Richmond : The Peninsula Campainge by Stephen W. Sears (1994, Trade Paperback) at the best online prices at eBay! One of the turning points of the war that doesn't get the attention it deserves in larger treatments, Sears brings the incisive "major battle" analysis to the 1862 campaign to end the war by invading the peninsula of southern Virginia to surround and compel Richmond to surrender. Please try your request again later. I would say that Sears is a little bit nicer to Jackson than Foote, but just because Sears tries to give an explanation for Jackson's behavior. By Stephen W. Sears. Goodreads Members' Most Anticipated Spring Books. The print version of this textbook is ISBN: 9780547527550, 0547527551. I read this book in 1994 and since then I haven't stopped buying Civil War books. There was a problem loading your book clubs. Account & Lists Account Returns & Orders. Find many great new & used options and get the best deals for To the Gates of Richmond : The Peninsula Campaign by Stephen W. Sears (1992, Hardcover) at the best online prices at eBay! . This book, which was published in 1992 and given to me by a teaching colleague, remained on my shelf for many years because I anticipated that it would turn out to be a book aimed at intense Civil War aficionados. by Stan Clark Military Books, To the Gates of Richmond: The Peninsula Campaign. I think his book on Gettysburg is masterful; however that book, as well a. Sears has a great eye for detailing the ideas and politics behind army movements, but his ongoing flaw for me is that when it comes to battle he approaches descriptions from an extremely granular level without knotting them together with a higher-level explanation. After landing at Fort Monroe, McClellan slowly moved his army into action as it crept up the peninsula towards Confederate positions at Yorktown. Reviewed in the United Kingdom on May 24, 2018. To the Gates of Richmond charts the Peninsula Campaign of 1862, General George McClellans grand scheme to march up the Virginia Peninsula and take the Confederate capital. as well as revealing the flaws in both sides. Be the first to ask a question about To the Gates of Richmond. McClellan here is an idiot who was also a coward of sorts. A range of accessories are available to take your gate kit to the next level. The start of the book is its weakest part. The Peninsula Campaign is fascinating in the most frustrating of retrospective ways: as a reader, you cringe at McClellan's slow crawl up from the York-James Peninsula, practically shouting from the present to move the columns forward, forget the delusions of hundreds of thousands of Rebel soldiers, and press on to Richmond and end the war so that Antietam, Gettysburg, Vicksburg and Petersburg remain obscure geographical points rather than bloody markers of American history. Sears writes very clear and easy to understand military campaigns that take into account domestic politics or north and south, naval conditions and the rise of the failed intelligence network under Pinkerton. Our payment security system encrypts your information during transmission. This account of McClellan's 1862 campaign is "a wonderful book" (Ken Burns) and "military history at its best" (The New York Times Book Review). Welcome back. To the Gates of Richmond: The Peninsula Campaign [Sears, Stephen W., Runger, Nelson] on Amazon.com. The book is the pinnacle of McClellan bashing, and Sears (who is known to pick his favorites) spares nothing to blast McClellan as an incompetent and arrogant. In To the Gates of Richmond: The Peninsula Campaign, Stephen W. Sears charts the Peninsula Campaign of 1862, Union General George McClellan’s grand plan to march up the Virginia Peninsula and capture the Confederate capital. I'm glad I got some of the background I did, before the trip. Ticknor & Fields. You think a lot of "what ifs" as you read this book. To the Gates of Richmond: The Peninsula Campaign First edition by Sears, Stephen W. published by Stan Clark Military Books Hardcover. Of the 250,000 men who fought in it, only a fraction had ever been in battle before—and one in four was killed, wounded, or missing in action by the time the fighting ended. I. This is a very well researched work. I recommend this to anyone looking for a concise (yet sufficiently detailed) account of this particular event. Bruce Catton calls Fitz John Porter one of the best of the Western generals, but we get very little of his motivations or personalities here, except that he has a deft hand with a balloon and the unfortunate character flaw of believing in General McClellan. Price. From “the finest and most provocative Civil War historian writing today,” To the Gates of Richmond is the story of the one of the conflict’s bloodiest campaigns (Chicago Tribune). I would say that Sears is a little bit nicer to Jackson than Foote, but just because Sears tries to give an explanation for Jackson's behavior. On the other side, Stonewall Jackson's performance lends credence to the assertion that he performed better as the leader of an independent force rather than part of a larger action in concert with others. Hadn't known about Gle. In the end, though, the best paragraph of the book was its final paragraph, where the author offers his conclusion that the Union defeat in the campaign, as pathetic as it was considering the advantages that they held, might have been the best result for the nation, for the war did not end in 1862, and instead evolved from a rebellion to the revolution that ended slavery. A riveting and comprehensive account of one of the most significant campaigns of the Civil War. Come and visit Gates Auto Outlet in Richmond, KY and let us show you what we can do. Enter your mobile number or email address below and we'll send you a link to download the free Kindle App. Mr. Sears offers compelling insights into the blurred and incomplete perspectives of the combatants, and he draws a striking contrast between Robert E. Lee's decisiveness and George McClellan's dissembling and self-distancing from critical responsibilities of command. This book, which was published in 1992 and given to me by a teaching colleague, remained on my shelf for many years because I anticipated that it would turn out to be a book aimed at intense Civil War aficionados. The author used individual recollections to make the story flow nicely and descriptively. Assuming command of the Confederate forces, Robert E. Lee split his army and proceeded to deliver a series of hammer blows against the Federals. One battle outcome and results, and the positioning of different parts of the armies, definitely influenced other subsequent battles. An excellent look at the rise of Lee and how McClellan let victory escape his grasp. Stephen W. Sears. Side note: Although not the goal, this book substantiated two points for me regarding the personalities of two major participants. There was an error retrieving your Wish Lists. I recommend this to anyone looking for a concise (yet sufficiently detailed) account of this particular event. has been added to your Cart. *FREE* shipping on qualifying offers. While quite detailed, Sears manages to avoid getting bogged down in minutiae. Easton Press The Singular Adventures of … Of course, Lee and McClellan dominate the narrative, and we see the latter general in all of his hallucinogenic glory, imagining a southern army in front of him twice as large as the one that Lee actually had. McClellan here is an idiot who was also a coward of sorts. Though initially successful, McClellan's plans fell through at the gates of Richmond. The Peninsula Campaign is fascinating in the most frustrating of retrospective ways: as a reader, you cringe at McClellan's slow crawl up from the York-James Peninsula, practically shouting from the present to move the columns forward, forget the delusions of hundreds of thousands of Rebel soldiers, and press on to Richmond and end the war so that Antietam, Gettysburg, Vicksburg and Petersburg remain obscure geographical points rather than bloody markers of American history. For all of the shout. Come see us in Richmond. Sears writes a book that needs to be written and read by every Civil War buff. Save up to 80% by choosing the eTextbook option for ISBN: 9780547527550, 0547527551. To The Gates of Richmond: The Peninsula Campaign by Sears, Stephen W. (Paperb…. But with Robert E. Lee delivering blows to the Union army, McClellan's plan fell through at the gates of Richmond. Refresh and try again. He breaks the various battles down to the company level, traces the marching orders (road by road) of various military units of both armies, and introduces the reader to dozens of the leading figures. Mr. Sears provides a strong opinion about the skills of the Union Commander, George B, McClellan and it is not a favorable opinion. To the gates of Richmond. . Let us know what’s wrong with this preview of, Published Liked the perspective of the change of leadership from Joe Johnston to Lee that I don't think I understood before. Edward Hagerman; To the Gates of Richmond: The Peninsula Campaign. The book seems to push the notion that battles of this nature were usually lost by one side, rather than won by the other, as the campaign abounded with missed opportunities. Having had a firm memory of the overview Shelby Foote gave of this same campaign, it was interesting to see the differences in their interpretations of the event. A must read for students of military history. Overviews of the battles are provided along with first-hand accounts derived from the participant’s letters, diaries and journals. For the most part, this book is harsher on the Confederate command and control than Foote was. But, he does an admirable job of laying out the failures of the Young Napoleon without the antagonizing tone I felt he used in other offerings. Having had a firm memory of the overview Shelby Foote gave of this same campaign, it was interesting to see the differences in their interpretations of the event. This account of McClellan's 1862 campaign is "a wonderful book" (Ken Burns) and "military history at its best" (The New York Times Book Review). I enjoyed this book so much that I have no hesitation in recommending it to anyone who wants to have a good read about the Civil War. To the Gates of Richmond charts the Peninsula Campaign of 1862, General George McClellan’s grand scheme to march up the Virginia Peninsula and take the Confederate capital. In general Sears is a masterful and absorbing Civil War battle chronicler with an excellent eye for detail and personalities - however, we missed out on so much of those personalities in this book. General George McClellan planned to advance from Yorktown up the Virginia Peninsula and destroy the Rebel army in its own capital. There are four models to choose from suitable for gates ranging from 800kg all the way up to 1500kg. Publisher. The Civil War: The Second Year Told By Those Who Lived It (LOA #221) (Library of Am... Lincoln and the Irish: The Untold Story of How the Irish Helped Abraham Lincoln Sav... To calculate the overall star rating and percentage breakdown by star, we don’t use a simple average. Mirrored after the historic “Glebe House” in CT. Many early war Generals move on or move out, while others prepare for larger roles they will assume. To the Gates of Richmond: … He has a talent for explaining complex events simply, in straightforward prose that's effortless to read. Bring your club to Amazon Book Clubs, start a new book club and invite your friends to join, or find a club that’s right for you for free. To The Gates of Richmond:... It was the largest campaign ever attempted in the Civil War: the Peninsula campaign of 1862. I knew very little about this major campaign in 1862 before I read this book but once i started it was hard to put down. Chancellorsville by Stephen W. Sears (1996, Hardcover) $47.29. In 1862, George McClellan was finally persuaded to move on Richmond with the Army of the Potomac. I think his book on Gettysburg is masterful; however that book, as well as this one and Landscape turned Red and his bol on Chancellorsville follow the same essential formula. Top corners lightly bumped. There are no discussion topics on this book yet. It was the highest number of soldiers committed on each sides and while not the bloodiest it comes close in terms of numbers lost. A lot of people who have read this book would say it is not Stephen Sears best work, but for me, being a civil war history buff, I thoroughly enjoyed it. See all formats and editions Hide other formats and editions. Something we hope you'll especially enjoy: FBA items qualify for FREE Shipping and Amazon Prime. Please try again. The detail that the author goes into is either very impressive, or in my case, sometimes mind-numbing. We work hard to protect your security and privacy. Excellent book by Sears, which captures the scope, intensity, and tragedy of this campaign. I almost gave this two stars, but relented. This book covers the Federals Peninsula Campaign of 1862 and the text flows along smoothly, so much so that I found it hard to put down. Beloved by his troops, his campaign would be largely undone by his fears and overcautious decisions, which bordered on paranoia and cowardice. Deals with strategy, politics, tactics in a balanced gripping good read. From “the finest and most provocative Civil War historian writing today,” To the Gates of Richmond is the story of the one of the conflict’s bloodiest campaigns (Chicago Tribune). Reviewed in the United States on March 24, 2018. The action of the Seven Days battles flow smoothly, and maps are provided which clearly show troop dispositions and movements at critical times. The author describes the battles and characters so well that you can see them in front of you. Since this campaigned occurred very early in the American Civil War, neither side was really prepared to maneuver and command such large armies. And boy, was I correct. He provides a critical analysis of the strengths and weakness of each side including the primary leaders, both civilian and military. I was amazed by how many times misinformation directed the campaign and how one man's fear caused the war to drag on longer than maybe was needed. Tragically for the rank and file soldiers, military leadership skills were being learned and short-comings exposed during this time. How did this happen? Brief content visible, double tap to read full content. Goodreads helps you keep track of books you want to read. Store Info 916 Commercial Drive Richmond, KY 40475 Sales: (859) 623-1717. Then you can start reading Kindle books on your smartphone, tablet, or computer - no Kindle device required. McClellan's solid grasp of strategy and logistics is barely mentioned. I read this book in 1994 and since then I haven't stopped buying Civil War books. This book covers the Federals Peninsula Campaign of 1862 and the text flows along smoothly, so much so that I found it hard to put down. I found myself just putting my nose to the grindstone to get through this book, as the details of the battles seemed to blend into one another. For all of the shouting, though, the result stands: Lee was utterly successful, at a strategic level, in shooing the Army of the Potomac away from Richmond and on to different, and more Confederate-friendly, battlefields, later in the war. The action of the Seven Days battles flow smoothly, and maps are provided which clearly show troop dispositions and movements at critical times. The early days of the war shape and form the ANV and the AoP. To the Gates of Richmond charts the Peninsula Campaign of 1862, General George McClellan's grand scheme to march up the Virginia Peninsula and take the Confederate capital. Of the 250,000 men who fought in it, only a fraction had ever been in battle before—and one in four was killed, wounded, or missing in action by the time the fighting ended. 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