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History Of The Second Regiment: Illinois Volunteer Infantry From Organization To Muster-Out

History Of The Second Regiment: Illinois Volunteer Infantry From Organization To Muster-Out

Bolton, H. W.

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PhilosophyFiction AnthologiesGeneral Military History

ISBN10: 1432686445
ISBN13: 9781432686444
Publisher: Kessinger Pub Llc
Published: Jun 25 2007
Pages: 444
Weight: 1.43
Height: 0.99 Width: 6.00 Depth: 9.00
Language: English
The book titled History Of The Second Regiment: Illinois Volunteer Infantry From Organization To Muster-Out is a detailed account of the experiences of the Second Regiment of the Illinois Volunteer Infantry during the American Civil War. The author, H.W. Bolton, provides a chronological narrative of the regiment's formation, training, and deployment, as well as their engagements in battles and skirmishes throughout the war.The book begins with a brief overview of the political and social context of the Civil War, and then focuses on the organization of the Second Regiment. Bolton describes the recruitment process, the selection of officers, and the training of the soldiers before they were sent to the front lines. Throughout the book, he provides detailed descriptions of the battles and engagements in which the Second Regiment participated, including the battles of Fort Donelson, Shiloh, and Vicksburg.In addition to the military history of the regiment, Bolton also includes personal anecdotes and stories of individual soldiers, providing a more human perspective on the war. He also discusses the challenges faced by the soldiers, including disease, hunger, and inadequate supplies.Overall, History Of The Second Regiment: Illinois Volunteer Infantry From Organization To Muster-Out is a comprehensive and informative account of the experiences of one regiment during the Civil War. It is an important resource for anyone interested in the history of the Civil War, military history, or the experiences of soldiers during this tumultuous period in American history.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

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