Eighty-fourth Regiment, Pennsylvania Volunteers (Infantry.) (eBook)

The Valor and Sacrifice of Pennsylvania Infantrymen

Thomas Edward Merchant (Autor)

eBook Download: EPUB

2020
53 Seiten
Good Press (Verlag)
406-406609700-4 (EAN)

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In "Eighty-fourth Regiment, Pennsylvania Volunteers (Infantry)," Thomas Edward Merchant presents a meticulously detailed account of the experiences of a Civil War regiment from Pennsylvania. Through a blend of personal narratives, official reports, and rich historical context, Merchant captures the harrowing realities of warfare, camaraderie, and sacrifice. His literary style is both eloquent and accessible, effectively rendering the visceral emotions and moral dilemmas faced by soldiers in a time of national strife, while also situating the regiment within the broader tapestry of the war. Merchant, a soldier and historian, was shaped by his own experiences in the conflict, which instilled in him a profound understanding of the complexities of military life. His background and commitment to historical accuracy lend authority to his work, as he keenly navigates the interplay between individual stories and collective experiences. Inspired by his wartime service and the impact of the Civil War on American identity, Merchant sought to preserve the legacy of his comrades through this poignant narrative. This book is highly recommended for historians, students, and anyone interested in the personal dimensions of the Civil War. Merchant's work not only serves as a critical historical document but also as a moving tribute to the resilience of the human spirit during times of adversity. Dive into this compelling account to gain deeper insights into one of America'Äôs most defining conflicts.

Produkt-Details

• Erscheint lt. Verlag: 19.5.2021
• Verlagsort: Prague
• Sprache: englisch
• Themenwelt: Sachbuch/Ratgeber ► Geschichte / Politik ► Regional- / Landesgeschichte
• Themenwelt: Sachbuch/Ratgeber ► Geschichte / Politik ► Neuzeit bis 1918
• Themenwelt: Geisteswissenschaften ► Geschichte
• Schlagworte: 1861-1865 • 19th Century History • 84th • American Civil War • Army • Battles and Campaigns • Civil War • civil war battles • Historical memoir • historical narrative • History • infantry • military campaign • military history • Military Service • Pennsylvania Infantry • Pennsylvania troops • Pennsylvania Volunteers • personal sacrifice • Regimental histories • regimental history • Soldier memoirs • Thomas Edward Merchant • union army • United States • War hardships • War Literature