All for the Union

The Civil War Diary and Letters of Elisha Hunt Rhodes

De: Robert Hunt Rhodes

Narrado por: Norman Dietz

All for the Union is the astonishing and eloquent diary of Elisha Hunt Rhodes, the Union soldier featured in Ken Burns' highly acclaimed PBS television documentary The Civil War. Enlisting as a private in the 2nd Rhode Island Infantry, Rhodes fought in every major campaign waged by the Army of the Potomac, from Bull Run to Appomattox. Here, in his own powerfully moving words, Rhodes reveals why he was willing to die to preserve his beloved Union.

©1985 Robert Hunt Rhodes (P)1991 Recorded Books, LLC

A witness to history

An honest recap of the civil was as seen by a good man. It no wonder Ken Burns used this as a big part of the Civil War documentary .

Unique first hand perspective

Narrator should have been a young man, since the diary was of a man in his early 20s.

Good view into the life of Union soldier.

Very informative, but not quite as entertaining as other accounts like Sam Watkins' Company Aytch.

Excellent Performance

Well read rendition of an insightful Civil War journal, great recounting of one Rhode Island man's experiences from enlistment to Appomattox

Engaging and entertaining

Makes one think of the life of a soldier and all that they witnessed in war time.

This was a good one, entertaining

As far as Civil War memoirs offered by Audible, this one is one of the best!

Nothing better in history than first hand accounts

I read and listen to a lot of Civil War histories. This is one of my favorites. I now know what several of my ancestors actually went through. My great grandfather was wounded in March of 1865 in the same battles described in the book.

Humble Heroism

This is a Civil War account like no other. Elisha Hunt Rhodes was a truly remarkable man, remaining humble, poised, and ready to do anything to preserve the United States and Union in his day. From beginning the war as a Private, and by the end being at the rank of Lt. Colonel is astounding. Being at every major battle the Army of the Potomac fought in, and seeing many famous figures in his day in person, such as Lincoln, McClellan, Burnside, Meade, Grant, and even Thomas “Stonewall” Jackson from a distance. A must read for any Civil War buff or historian. ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

Captivating Narrative

All For the Union is a captivating eyewitness account of a young man who fought for the Union in the Civil War. One of the mostly striking part of the book is Rhodes's emphasizes on the camp meetings and Sunday Church services held in camp. Throughout the book Rhodes paints the horror of battle and diffidence of camp life as only a eyewitness can. The book is inspiring instead of depressing. Truly a must listen!

Fantastic!

One of the best Civil War books I've ever read or listened to. It does help to have some prior knowledge of the Army of the Potomac and its history. I particularly enjoyed what he had to say about his time in Winchester since it is my home. What struck me most is his faith in God, his absolute devotion for the Union cause, his unceasing optimism and his understated valor. Rhodes was truly a great American.