History of the Forty-Eighth Regiment M. V. M. During the Civil War by Plummer

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Author Plummer, Albert
LoC No. 07018195
Title History of the Forty-Eighth Regiment M. V. M. During the Civil War
Alternate Title History of the 48th Regiment M. V. M. During the Civil War
Note "In preparing this history, I have been ably assisted by Lieut. Col. Eben P. Stanwood, Hon. E. J. Sherman and the notes prepared by the late Wm. H. Bartlett."--Preface.
Credits Benjamin Fluehr and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive)
Summary "History of the Forty-Eighth Regiment M. V. M. During the Civil War" by Plummer is a historical account written in the early 20th century. The book chronicles the experiences and history of the 48th Massachusetts Volunteer Regiment during the American Civil War through a diary format. It likely captures a range of events, from recruitment and camp life to battles and personal stories of soldiers. The opening of the book introduces the author's intention to recount the history of the 48th Regiment in a straightforward manner, acknowledging the complexities of showcasing the experiences of such a large group. It takes us back to the urgency of recruitment following the firing on Fort Sumter, highlighting the formation of the regiment and the early preparation for service. Significant details include the challenges of camp life, the dedication of officers, and various incidents that shaped the regiment's journey as they moved towards engagement in the Civil War. The narrative weaves together military actions and human experiences, setting the stage for the unfolding of critical historical events in a personal and poignant manner. (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 -- Regimental histories
Subject Massachusetts -- History -- Civil War, 1861-1865 -- Regimental histories
Subject United States. Army. Massachusetts Infantry Regiment, 48th (1862-1863)
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EBook-No. 66015
Release Date
Most Recently Updated Aug 9, 2021
Copyright Status Public domain in the USA.
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