History Of The Twenty-First Regiment, Massachusetts Volunteers, In The War For The Preservation Of The Union, 1861-1865

""History of the Twenty-First Regiment, Massachusetts Volunteers, in the War for the Preservation of the Union, 1861-1865"" is a comprehensive account of the military actions and experiences of the Twenty-First Regiment of Massachusetts during the American Civil War. The book is written by Charles F. Walcott, who served as a lieutenant in the regiment and was present at many of the battles and campaigns described in the book. The book begins with an overview of the formation of the regiment and its early training and deployment, including its participation in the First Battle of Bull Run. It then follows the regiment through its subsequent campaigns, including the Peninsula Campaign, the Battle of Antietam, the Battle of Fredericksburg, and the Battle of Chancellorsville. The book also describes the regiment's participation in the Siege of Petersburg and the Appomattox Campaign, which ultimately led to the surrender of Confederate General Robert E. Lee and the end of the Civil War.Throughout the book, Walcott provides detailed descriptions of the battles and military tactics used by both Union and Confederate forces, as well as personal anecdotes and reflections on the experiences of the soldiers in the regiment. The book also includes maps and illustrations to help readers visualize the various battles and campaigns.Overall, ""History of the Twenty-First Regiment, Massachusetts Volunteers, in the War for the Preservation of the Union, 1861-1865"" offers a valuable and informative account of the experiences of one regiment during the Civil War, and provides insight into the broader context and significance of the conflict.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

Author: Charles F. Walcott
Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
Published: 09/10/2010
Pages: 526
Binding Type: Paperback
Weight: 1.53lbs
Size: 9.00h x 6.00w x 1.06d
ISBN: 9781163637357

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