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OverviewThe Eighth Connecticut Infantry was one of the longest-serving Union volunteer regiments in the Civil War and saw action throughout the Eastern Theater, from Burnside's expedition in North Carolina to the battles at Antietam, Fredericksburg, Cold Harbor and Petersburg, and campaigns throughout Virginia. Drawing on letters and diaries of the soldiers themselves, this first ever regimental history of the Eighth chronicles four years of combat service as they unfolded, with maps newly created from historical accounts. Full Product DetailsAuthor: William A. Liska , Kim L. PerlottoPublisher: McFarland & Co Inc Imprint: McFarland & Co Inc Dimensions: Width: 17.80cm , Height: 1.30cm , Length: 25.40cm Weight: 0.363kg ISBN: 9781476690414ISBN 10: 1476690413 Pages: 277 Publication Date: 02 December 2022 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 Maps viii Acknowledgments Foreword by Matthew Warshauer Preface Introduction Chapter 1. Hartford to Annapolis Chapter 2. Hatteras to New Bern Chapter 3. Fort Macon to Washington, D.C. Chapter 4. Frederick, South Mountain, and Antietam Chapter 5. Fredericksburg to Newport News Chapter 6. Suffolk, Portsmouth, Deep Creek, Home Chapter 7. Deep Creek to Drewry's Bluff Chapter 8. Cold Harbor, Petersburg, Fort Harrison Chapter 9. Richmond, Lynchburg, and Home Conclusion: After the War Appendix A. Record of Service Appendix B. Biographies of Narrators and Notables Appendix C. Flags of the Eighth Appendix D. Arms and Equipment of the Eighth Appendix E. The Modern Eighth Connecticut Volunteers Appendix F. Map Notes Chapter Notes Bibliography IndexReviewsPut simply and conclusively, 'The Eighth Connecticut Infantry in the Civil War' is one of the very best regimental histories I have ever read. And when considering this hard-fighting regiment did not previously boast a regimental narrative, as prepared by a member of this fabled unit, William Liska and Kim Perlotto indeed had their work cut out for them. Undaunted, our estimable co-authors dove deep into primary source materials, including battle reports, wartime letters, and newspaper accounts. And the results of their collaborative labors are now set forth in this masterful, highly-readable and interesting book. There are two principal accomplishments, by the way, that are clearly manifest by the publication of this book. First, this marvelous regimental study sets forth, for the first time, the complete details of the 8th Connecticut's valiant and bloody wartime experience. And last, but not least, this superb presentation honors the extraordinary combat service of the Eighth Connecticut, and in so doing, this book also honors two men who would not allow their regiment's soldiers and officers to disappear into forgotten anonymity. --Clark B. Hall, preservationist, 2012 Hall of Fame member and Edwin C. Bearss Lifetime Achievement Award, American Battlefield Trust The 8th Connecticut Infantry was in active service for almost four and a half years, from September 1861-December 1865, making it one of Connecticut's longest serving regiments during the Civil War. But few know their story. Unlike dozens of other Civil War regiments, in the early 20th century, they never compiled an official regimental history. Now, after over a hundred years, Liska and Perlotto, have given the boys of the 8th their due! From their bloodiest days at Antietam and Port Walthall Junction, to the tragedy at Drewry's Bluff, and finally to the planting of their colors atop Fort Harrison, Liska and Perlotto have weaved together an impressive and compelling narrative telling the story of the 8th Connecticut Infantry from start to finish. --Matthew E. Reardon, executive director and supervisory historian of the New England Civil War Museum & Research Center This book is written in the traditional, narrative style of late nineteenth and early twentieth century regimental histories. The men of the Eighth's words are foremost in the readers' minds, as Liska and Perlotto map the regiment's experiences through the narrative voices of the men themselves. This book is like a window in time. The authors have a flair for drawing out the often, dire circumstances and emotions that these men faced. The reader cannot help but get to know the soldiers of the Eighth. --Matthew Warshauer. PhD., professor of history, Central Connecticut State University William A. Liska and Kim L. Perlotto have made an important contribution to the history of Connecticut in the American Civil War. Using copious letters and diary entries, the authors provide us with a well-developed story of the 8th CT's role in the war. Through their narrative, Liska and Perlotto bring the men of the 8th back to life. We can feel the excitement these volunteers had when the war begins and sense their frustration as they suffer all the minor difficulties new soldiers face in every conflict. We can hear the fear and pride in their voices as they slog through battle after battle. Thank you for letting me march alongside the men of the gallant 8th CT. --Todd M. Bryda, professor of history, Northwestern Connecticut Community College Kim Perlotto and Bill Liska have written a history of the 8th Connecticut in classic style, tracing the regiment's footsteps, using letters and diaries to narrate the men's experiences and reflections. The product of decades of research, they have fulfilled their intent: to remember and honor one of Connecticut's overlooked but intensely interesting Civil War regiments. After 160 years of silence, the voices of the 8th Connecticut are heard again. --John Hennessy, retired National Park Service historian, author of Return to Bull Run: The Campaign and Battle of Second Manassas Author InformationWilliam A. Liska is a retired attorney with a career as a counsel in the title insurance industry. He lives in Wethersfield, Connecticut. Kim L. Perlotto is a retired computer scientist who spent a long career in aerospace engineering. He lives in Simsbury, Connecticut. 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