Get ready to dive into a thrilling tale straight from the pages of history in this gripping audiobook narrated by Joseph Zamparelli, Jerry Robbins, and the talented Colonial Radio Players. With an audiobook rating of 2.8 out of 5, this one-hour and twenty-six-minute gem promises to keep you on the edge of your seat.
Listen closely as the story unfolds, transporting you back to a moment of great tension and uncertainty during the American Civil War. Generals U.S. Grant and Sherman find themselves in an unexpected predicament as the entire Confederate Army surprises them, trapping them with their backs against the Tennessee River.
It's Confederate General Johnston who turns their world upside down with a strategic plan that catches Grant and Sherman off guard. The audacious goal? To strike at Grant's left flank and sever the Union army from its vital gunboat support and escape route on the Tennessee River. With their options dwindling, the Union army faces the terrifying prospect of being driven westwards, deep into the treacherous swamps of Snake and Owl Creeks, where destruction awaits them.
Prepare for an action-packed adventure that is firmly rooted in the annals of reality. The battle of Shiloh, spanning two days, unfolds before your ears, immersing you in the most costly clash in American history up until that point. This showdown between the Union and Confederate forces culminates in the defeat of the Southern army and the crushing disappointment of General Johnston, as his carefully crafted plans to impede the union of two Union armies in Tennessee are thwarted.
Brought to life by the esteemed Colonial Radio Theatre, this audiobook promises to engage and captivate you with its impeccable storytelling. So grab your headphones, settle in, and get ready to embark on an unforgettable journey through one of the Civil War's most riveting episodes.
