Our Battery; Or, The Journal of Company B, 1st O.V.A (eBook)

A Soldier's Diary: Raw Accounts of Battles and Camaraderie

O. P. Cutter (Autor)

eBook Download: EPUB

2019
168 Seiten
Good Press (Verlag)
406-406614444-9 (EAN)

Infos

In "Our Battery; Or, The Journal of Company B, 1st O.V.A," O. P. Cutter provides a compelling first-person account of the experiences of a unit in the Ohio Volunteer Artillery during the American Civil War. This meticulously crafted narrative blends personal reflections with historical events, showcasing Cutter's keen observational skills and poignant prose. The literary style is characterized by vivid imagery and a direct, unembellished voice that invites readers into the visceral reality of wartime experiences, set against the backdrop of political turmoil and national strife that defined mid-19th century America. O. P. Cutter, a veteran of the Civil War, draws on his firsthand experiences to breathe life into this journal. His background as a soldier affords him a unique perspective on the challenges faced by soldiers during a tumultuous period in American history. This work not only highlights his personal journey but also serves as a testament to the collective spirit, resilience, and sacrifices made by those who served in the conflict, making it an invaluable primary source for understanding the complexities of war and memory. I highly recommend "Our Battery" to both scholars of American history and general readers alike, as it offers an evocative glimpse into the life of a Civil War soldier. Cutter's insights are crucial for understanding the personal and social dimensions of warfare, making this book an essential addition to any collection focused on American history and military studies.

Produkt-Details

• Erscheint lt. Verlag: 20.12.2019
• Verlagsort: Prague
• Sprache: englisch
• Themenwelt: Sachbuch/Ratgeber ► Geschichte / Politik ► Neuzeit bis 1918
• Themenwelt: Sachbuch/Ratgeber ► Geschichte / Politik ► 20. Jahrhundert bis 1945
• Themenwelt: Geisteswissenschaften ► Geschichte
• Schlagworte: 1861-1865 • 19th Century History • American Civil War • American conflict narrative • Army • Authentic war portrayal • Battery B • battlefield accounts • Civil War • Civil War literature • civil war memoir • Company B • firsthand soldier testimony • historical battlefield account • historical fiction • History • Military Camaraderie • Military Journal • Ohio Light Artillery Regiment • Ohio Volunteer Artillery • O.P. Cutter • realistic war experiences • Regimental histories • soldier diary • Soldier's daily life • uniformed service journal • United States • war memoir