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From President Lincoln's 1861 call-to-arms through General Lee's surrender at Appomattox in 1865, this volume details the Civil War experiences of the 11th Wisconsin Volunteers as they traveled over 9000 miles in the service of their country. Taking a look at the attitude prevalent in Wisconsin at the start of the Civil War, it 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. Losing more men to disease than to battle, the 11th Wisconsin presents an accurate picture not only of the heroic but also the sometimes humdrum yet perilous existence of the wartime soldier.

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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.

"""Wehner 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."

Wehner 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.

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Christopher 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. And for more about the author see his website, warmbeerproductions.com.

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