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OverviewThis volume details the Civil War experiences of the 11th Wisconsin Volunteers as they traveled more than 9000 miles in the service of their country. The book looks at the attitude prevalent in Wisconsin at the start of the war and discusses the background of the men who comprised the regiment, 72 percent of whom were farmers. Compiled primarily from the letters and diaries of the men who served in the 11th Wisconsin, the work focuses on the firsthand day-to-day experiences of the common soldier, including rations (or lack thereof), clothing, disease, and, at times, the simple act of waiting. The 11th Wisconsin lost more men to disease than to battle, so their story presents an accurate picture not only of the heroic but also the sometimes humdrum yet perilous existence of the soldier. Appendices provide a list of occupations practiced by the men, dates of muster into service for the regiment's companies and a copy of a sermon delivered by George Wells after Lee's surrender in 1865. Full Product DetailsAuthor: Christopher C. WehnerPublisher: McFarland & Co Inc Imprint: McFarland & Co Inc Dimensions: Width: 17.80cm , Height: 1.30cm , Length: 25.40cm Weight: 0.445kg ISBN: 9781476685205ISBN 10: 1476685207 Pages: 248 Publication Date: 05 October 2020 Recommended Age: From 18 years Audience: Professional and scholarly , Professional & Vocational Format: Paperback Publisher's Status: Active Availability: In Print  This item will be ordered in for you from one of our suppliers. Upon receipt, we will promptly dispatch it out to you. For in store availability, please contact us. Table of ContentsTable of Contents Preface and Acknowledgments Maps 1. 1861—The “Glorious Opportunity” 2. From Farmers to Soldiers 3. A Godforsaken Place 4. 1862—In This Land of Rebeldom 5. Contraband and Cotton 6. 1863—A Midnight Battle 7. Champion Hill 8. Vicksburg—Through the Mouth of Hell 9. 1864—Bivouacked in the Sand 10. Damn the Torpedoes! 11. 1865—Down on the Bayou 12. What an Awful Destruction of Human Life 13. Back Home and to the Frontier Appendix A: Roster of the 11th Wisconsin Appendix B: Civilian Occupations of 11th Wisconsin Soldiers Appendix C: Muster Sites for the 11th Wisconsin Regiment Appendix D: Victory Sermon by 11th Wisconsin Volunteer George Wells Appendix E: Army of the Tennessee Officers Chapter Notes Bibliography IndexReviewsWehner makes rich use of primary sources...a solid examination -Blue & Gray Magazine Delving into more obscure corners of the Civil War is one of the book's highlights. ... The volume's content is well presented. ...a fine regimental history, thoughtfully constructed, and backed by solid research...recommended -Civil War Books and Authors First person accounts...good storytelling...a very good book on this previously forgotten regiment... Wehner's writing style was very enjoyable and allows readers to become immersed in the story of the regiment. ...a great tribute...highly recommended -TOCWOC - A Civil War blog The powerful story of a regiment from the Wisconsin frontier that saw hard service in the Western Theater. Christopher Wehner has written a deeply researched Civil War narrative -Lance J. Herdegen, author of The Men Stood Like Iron: How the Iron Brigade Won Its Name A first-rate account of a Union regiment that fought in some of the toughest campaigns of the Civil War in the West. Well researched and well written. Highly recommended -William Shea, co-author of Pea Ridge and Vicksburg Is the Key The powerful story of a regiment from the Wisconsin frontier that saw hard service in the Western Theater. Christopher Wehner has written a deeply researched Civil War narrative - Lance J. Herdegen, author of The Men Stood Like Iron: How the Iron Brigade Won Its Name a first-rate account of a Union regiment that fought in some of the toughest campaigns of the Civil War in the West. Well researched and well written. Highly recommended - William Shea, co-author of Pea Ridge and Vicksburg Is the Key Author InformationChristopher C. Wehner is a professional screenwriter with a Netflix original film to his credit. He is also the curator of the online Civil War Soldier Letter Archive, Soldier Studies, a database of hundreds of searchable letters and soldier profiles. For more about the 11th Wisconsin Regiment visit, 11wisconsinregiment.soldierstudies.org. For more about the author see his website, warmbeerproductions.com. Tab Content 6Author Website:Countries AvailableAll regions |
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