The 4th Michigan Infantry in the Civil War
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| Rating | : | 4.14 (634 Votes) |
| Asin | : | 0870139738 |
| Format Type | : | paperback |
| Number of Pages | : | 412 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2016-10-22 |
| Language | : | English |
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Bertera is co-author of The 4th Michigan Volunteer Infantry at Gettysburg.. About the AuthorMartin N
great regimental history As we commemorate the sesquicentennial of the American Civil War, we will see many books focused on all aspects of the conflict. None more so than unit histories, which recount the wartime services of organizations from both sides. They will vary in strength; some will be good, others not so much. Some will stand above the rest.. "A Great Read" according to Dave in Dearborn. This book is the result of years of detailed research by these two authors. It is not a romanticized version of the Civil War and the facts are presented as they were found in so many varied resources. It's truly fascinating to read about the ordinary soldier and understand the trial and tribulations of battle, but also of the r. A non-fiction history that reads like a novel The A non-fiction history that reads like a novel James of Lapeer The 4th Michigan book was a great and interesting read. The authors have done a great job of researchiing previously unexplored letters, journals and family histories to put together a history of one key Civil War regiment. In addition to dealing with the battles, the authors have given us an insight into the day-to-day lives of. th Michigan book was a great and interesting read. The authors have done a great job of researchiing previously unexplored letters, journals and family histories to put together a history of one key Civil War regiment. In addition to dealing with the battles, the authors have given us an insight into the day-to-day lives of
Bertera is co-author of The 4th Michigan Volunteer Infantry at Gettysburg.. Martin N
The real-life adventure emerges from accounts of scores of soldiers who served in the 4th Michigan Infantry, gleaned from their diaries, letters, and memoirs; the reports of their officers and commanders; the stories by journalists who covered them; and the recollections of the Confederates who fought against them. This fascinating narrative tells the story of a remarkable regiment at the center of Civil War history. flag.. The book includes tales of life in camp, portraying the Michigan soldiers as everyday people—recounting their practical jokes, illnesses, political views, personality conflicts, comradeship, and courage. Beyond the myths and romanticized newspaper stories, this account presents the historical evidence of Jeffords's heroic, yet tragic, hand-to-hand struggle for his regiment's U.S. The book also tells the true story of what happened to Colonel Harrison Jeffords and the 4th Michigan when the regiment marched into John Rose's wheat field on a sweltering early July evening at Gettysburg