War Stories for my Grandchildren by John Watson Foster

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Author Foster, John Watson, 1836-1917
LoC No. 19006570
Title War Stories for my Grandchildren
Note Reading ease score: 64.2 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.
Contents Introduction -- The Missouri campaign -- The battle of Fort Donelson -- The battle of Shiloh -- On to Corinth and Memphis -- Guerrilla warfare in Kentucky -- The east Tennessee campaign -- With the hundred days men -- Appendix.
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Summary "War Stories for My Grandchildren" by John Watson Foster is a collection of personal narratives that detail the author's experiences during the American Civil War, likely written in the early 20th century. The book focuses on Foster's motivations for serving, the hardships faced by soldiers, and reflections on loyalty and duty amidst the backdrop of a nation at war. It offers readers a glimpse into the personal and emotional struggles of a soldier while aiming to instill a sense of patriotism and respect for the sacrifices made for the Union. The opening of the narrative sets the stage for Foster's retelling of his wartime experiences, revealing his initial reluctance to enlist due to his fears of war and a desire to build a life with his family. However, as the war escalates and the need for volunteers becomes dire, he decides to take up arms, motivated by a sense of duty to his country. Through his letters to his wife, he shares the difficulties of military life, the emotional toll of separation from family, and the camaraderie among fellow soldiers. This section establishes a poignant and humanizing context for the subsequent recounting of specific battles and campaigns in the unfolding chapters. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Language English
LoC Class E456: History: America: Civil War period (1861-1865)
Subject United States -- History -- Civil War, 1861-1865 -- Campaigns
Subject United States -- History -- Civil War, 1861-1865 -- Personal narratives
Subject United States. Army. Indiana Infantry Regiment, 25th (1861-1865)
Subject United States. Army. Indiana Infantry Regiment, 65th (1862-1865)
Subject United States. Army. Indiana Infantry Regiment, 136th (1864)
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