From Shiloh to Savannah: The Seventh Illinois Infantry in the Civil WarNorthern Illinois University Press, 1868 - 258 Seiten From the first Union victories in the west at Forts Henry and Donelson to the savage battle of Shiloh and onward to the March to the Sea, the Seventh Illinois Infantry fought with distinction across the Confederacy. Ambrose's vivid eyewitness account traces the first Illinois volunteer regiment from its muster in 1861 to the final days of the war. An introduction and explanatory notes by Civil War historian Daniel E. Sutherland reveal the importance of this western unit's contributions. |
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... give a complete and accurate history of every man who had the honor of a mem- bership in it , without favor or partiality . And in so doing , we have called to our assistance the different officers who commanded the regiment , who ...
... give a correct narrative of the war , and to follow him will be to follow the fortunes and misfortunes of Butler , Banks , Pope and Fremont . In all of these , none of less rank than a brigade commander receives special notice , unless ...
... give a complete and accurate history of every man who had the honor of a mem- bership in it , without favor or partiality . And in so doing , we have called to our assistance the different officers who commanded the regiment , who ...
... give way in despair . Colonel Rowett wounded ; Captain Rattrey assumes command . Seventh with their sixteen - shooters , Close of the battle . Dead and wounded in Rowett's fort . Companies E , H and K on picket . The rain . List of ...
... give it freedom to wave on that side the river as well as on this . After a pleasant trip the regiment lands at Sulphur Springs , Missouri , and in a measure the wishes of the men are gratified , for they are now on rebel soil . From ...