"Co. Aytch" Maury Grays, First Tennessee Regiment or, A Side Show of the Big Show by Samuel R. Watkins: "Co. Aytch" is a memoir by Samuel R. Watkins, a Confederate soldier who served in the First Tennessee Regiment during the American Civil War.
Watkins provides a firsthand account of the war, recounting his experiences on the battlefield, the hardships endured by soldiers, and his personal reflections on the conflict. The memoir offers a unique perspective on the Civil War from the viewpoint of an ordinary soldier.
Key Aspects of the Book "Co. Aytch" Maury Grays, First Tennessee Regiment or, A Side Show of the Big Show":
Civil War Experience: Watkins's memoir offers a personal and poignant account of the realities of war, capturing the emotions, camaraderie, and sacrifices of Confederate soldiers.
Historical Insights: The memoir provides valuable historical insights into the perspectives and experiences of soldiers on the Confederate side during the American Civil War.
Humanizing the Soldier: Watkins humanizes the soldiers, sharing their hopes, fears, and challenges, and shedding light on the impact of war on individuals and their communities.
Samuel R. Watkins (1839-1901) was an American author and Confederate soldier. Born in Tennessee, he enlisted in the Confederate Army and served throughout the Civil War. After the war, Watkins wrote his memoir, "Co. Aytch," which gained recognition for its vivid and honest portrayal of the war from the perspective of an ordinary soldier. Watkins's memoir remains a valuable firsthand account of the American Civil War and the experiences of those who fought in it.
Author: Sam R. Watkins
Publisher: Marmont Lane
Published: 02/27/2018
Pages: 276
Binding Type: Paperback
Weight: 0.90lbs
Size: 9.02h x 5.98w x 0.62d
ISBN: 9780999852743
About the Author
Sam. R. Watkins (born Samuel Rush Watkins; June 26, 1839 - July 20, 1901) was an American writer and humorist. He fought through the entire Civil War and saw action in many major battles.
Today, he is best known for this enduring memoir, "Co. Aytch" (1882), which recounts his life as a soldier.
In 1881, with a "house full of young 'rebels' clustering about my elbows," Watkins began to chronicle his experiences in the First Tennessee Regiment.
In May 1861, 21-year-old Sam Watkins of Maury County, Tennessee, rushed to join the army when his state left the Union. He became part of Company H (or Co. "Aytch," as he called it), 1st Tennessee Infantry Regiment, and would fight from Shiloh to Nashville.
He was one of only seven men who remained in the company when it was surrendered to U.S. Major-General William Tecumseh Sherman in North Carolina, in April 1865.
Watkins is often featured and quoted in Ken Burns' 1990 documentary titled The Civil War, and also in the film, Civil War: The Untold Story.
When he died at 62, Watkins was buried in Maury County, Tennessee, with full military honors.
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