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OverviewThe 16th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry was one of a few Massachusetts regiments whose history was not recorded. From 1861-1864, it was deeply embroiled in the operations of the Army of the Potomac. Suffering from a lack of skilled leadership and later from horrific living conditions, the 16th saw heavy casualties. Of more than 1300 men, 112 were killed in battle, 360 were wounded and 52 died from their wounds. Disease claimed 115 and 65 were taken as prisoners of war, 32 of them dying in Confederate prisons. Another 344 went home afflicted with wounds or disease as disability discharges. This comprehensive biographical sketch chronicles for the first time the story of the 16th Massachusetts and the lives of most of its men, with all available genealogical details provided. Full Product DetailsAuthor: Alden C. Ellis, Jr.Publisher: McFarland & Co Inc Imprint: McFarland & Co Inc Weight: 0.363kg ISBN: 9781476689937ISBN 10: 1476689938 Pages: 277 Publication Date: 05 May 2023 Audience: General/trade , General 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 Contents"Table of Contents Acknowledgments vi Introduction 1 I. Born in Boston, Baptized Near Richmond 5 II. The ""Iron Sixteenth"" Has Its Mettle Tempered 16 III. Chances Lost in Chancellorsville, Costly Gains in Gettysburg 29 IV. Wilderness, Spotsylvania, the Libation of Blood Is Costly 42 V. From Cold Harbor to Warm Boston 54 Roster and Biographical Sketches 61 Bibliography 303 Index 305"Reviews"""A masterpiece of historical research...informatively enhanced...impressive...an essential, core addition to personal, professional, community, and academic library American Civil War history collections and supplemental curriculum studies lists""--Midwest Book Review" Author InformationAlden C. Ellis, Jr., is the author of one other book about Massachusetts's role in the Civil War and served as a consultant and advisor for the Civil War movie Lady in Black. Tab Content 6Author Website:Countries AvailableAll regions |
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