Overview

This regimental history follows the 111th New York Volunteer Infantry's service from muster through victory. Drawing on many first-hand accounts and primary sources, it provides details on the towns from which the regiment was organized and the backgrounds of the men who served in its ranks. Battles in which the regiment fought, including Harpers Ferry, Gettysburg and Petersburg, are covered in detail, with close unit-level coverage as well as information on the overall strategy and the regiment's place in the greater conflict. An appendix covers in depth the October 1864 capture of 83 111th soldiers by the Confederacy and their subsequent imprisonment, during which many died from hunger and disease.

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Author:   Martin W. Husk
Publisher:   McFarland & Co Inc
Imprint:   McFarland & Co Inc
Dimensions:   Width: 17.80cm , Height: 1.30cm , Length: 25.40cm
Weight:   0.454kg
ISBN:  

9780786445523

ISBN 10:   0786445521
Pages:   258
Publication Date:   14 December 2009
Recommended Age:   From 18 years
Audience:   General/trade ,  General
Format:   Paperback
Publisher's Status:   Active
Availability:   In stock  
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Table of Contents

Table of Contents Acknowledgments      Preface      1. Answering the Call      2. On to Harpers Ferry      3. A Regiment in Exile      4. Back to Virginia      5. Redemption in Pennsylvania      6. With Pride to Bristoe      7. Winter Campaigning      8. Overland Through Virginia      9. Marching to the Left      10. The Cockade City      11. Routed at Reams Station      12. The Siege Continues      13. The Last Campaign      Appendix A. “We Left Him at Salisbury”      Appendix B. Regimental Strength      Chapter Notes      Bibliography      Index     

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“Husk has written a much above average unit history that captures the experiences of the officers and the men who passed through a series of unforgettable and deadly experiences...this volume presents a richly human portrait of soldier life...Husk writes with great clarity and some vigor. The story of the regiment often comes alive in these pages”—North & South; “very detailed account...highly recommended”—Civil War News; “excellent”—The Lone Star.

"""Husk has written a much above average unit history that captures the experiences of the officers and the men who passed through a series of unforgettable and deadly experiences...this volume presents a richly human portrait of soldier life...Husk writes with great clarity and some vigor. The story of the regiment often comes alive in these pages""--North & South; ""very detailed account...highly recommended""--Civil War News; ""excellent""--The Lone Star."

Husk has written a much above average unit history that captures the experiences of the officers and the men who passed through a series of unforgettable and deadly experiences...this volume presents a richly human portrait of soldier life...Husk writes with great clarity and some vigor. The story of the regiment often comes alive in these pages --North & South; very detailed account...highly recommended --Civil War News; excellent --The Lone Star.

Husk has written a much above average unit history that captures the experiences of the officers and the men who passed through a series of unforgettable and deadly experiences...this volume presents a richly human portrait of soldier life...Husk writes with great clarity and some vigor. The story of the regiment often comes alive in these pages --<i>North & South</i>; very detailed account...highly recommended --<i>Civil War News</i>; excellent --<i>The Lone Star</i>.

Husk has written a much above average unit history that captures the experiences of the officers and the men who passed through a series of unforgettable and deadly experiences...this volume presents a richly human portrait of soldier life...Husk writes with great clarity and some vigor. The story of the regiment often comes alive in these pages --North & South very detailed account...highly recommended --Civil War News excellent --The Lone Star.

Author Information

Martin W. Husk is a project manager for the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency. He lives in Cary, North Carolina.

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