The 22nd Maine Volunteer Infantry in the Civil War
| Author | : Ned Smith |
| Publisher | : McFarland |
| Total Pages | : 261 |
| Release | : 2014-01-10 |
| ISBN-10 | : 9780786459858 |
| ISBN-13 | : 0786459859 |
| Rating | : 4/5 (859 Downloads) |
Book Synopsis The 22nd Maine Volunteer Infantry in the Civil War by : Ned Smith
Download or read book The 22nd Maine Volunteer Infantry in the Civil War written by Ned Smith and published by McFarland. This book was released on 2014-01-10 with total page 261 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book follows the 22nd Maine Regiment from their formation through their part in General Nathaniel Banks' campaign in Louisiana and their return home for mustering out. Among other duties, the regiment took part in the fighting at Irish Bend and in the two ill-considered attacks at the Confederate bastion of Port Hudson. The book draws on first person accounts from private soldiers, a company commander, and the colonel of the regiment, in addition to official records and reports.