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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... halt and remain here until further orders . Colonel Babcock having been absent at St. Louis , on business for the regiment , returns this afternoon . About two o'clock we hear something that sounds very much like thunder . It is the ...
... halt ! " " unsling knapsacks ! " " draw overcoats ! " We throw them in the fence corners , and move for- ward on double - quick time . Soon we are in the fray . While marching over a hill and down towards a ravine , the Seventh ...
... halt and go into camp for the remainder of the day and night . We have a good camping ground , which , with the refreshing and healthy atmosphere blowing around us , makes all seem cheerful . All seem glad that they are away from ...
... halt near the Mobile and Ohio Railroad , and go into camp . It seems that the enemy has left in great confusion . The amount of property destroyed is immense . In Van Dorn's camp , we find some rebel papers ; from one we extract the ...
... halt , with orders to rest for the night , for the soldiers are weary . Friday , 13th . This morning about three o'clock we move . It is more comfortable marching to - day ; we march briskly until we come up with the Second Brigade and ...