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Publisher : University of Arkansas Press
ISBN 13 : 9781610751896
Total Pages : 396 pages
Book Rating : 4.92/5 ( download)
Book Synopsis History of the 33d Iowa Infantry Volunteer Regiment 1863-1863 (p) by :
Download or read book History of the 33d Iowa Infantry Volunteer Regiment 1863-1863 (p) written by and published by University of Arkansas Press. This book was released on 1999 with total page 396 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "As the regiment's fife and drum major responsible for sounding the duty calls that regulated a soldier's day, Sperry was well situated to observe the inner workings of his unit. His perceptive narrative of army life on the march and in camp captures the courage, humor, and sufferings of the rank and file. Although he took pride in his regiment's accomplishments, he unflinchingly reveals the hard side of war with vivid depictions of looting, resistance to orders, and "extermination" of Confederate guerrillas." "Sperry's memoir is made more valuable by the new introduction and detailed notes from the editors. Their meticulous annotations include quotes from the diaries, letters, and reminiscences of other soldiers, adding depth and detail to the account."--Jacket.