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Record Nr.

UNINA9910452332103321

Autore

Herek Raymond J. <1945->

Titolo

These men have seen hard service [[electronic resource] ] : the First Michigan Sharpshooters in the Civil War / / Raymond J. Herek

Pubbl/distr/stampa

Detroit, : Wayne State University Press, c1998

ISBN

0-8143-3832-1

Descrizione fisica

1 online resource (613 p.)

Collana

Great Lakes books

Disciplina

973.7/474

Soggetti

Electronic books.

United States History Civil War, 1861-1865 Regimental histories

Michigan History Civil War, 1861-1865 Regimental histories

Lingua di pubblicazione

Inglese

Formato

Materiale a stampa

Livello bibliografico

Monografia

Note generali

Bibliographic Level Mode of Issuance: Monograph

Nota di bibliografia

Includes bibliographical references (p. 510-520) and index.

Nota di contenuto

1. Down with treason -- 2. Other important work -- 3. We could have whipped you -- 4. I do not like this camp -- 5. A good "breaking in" -- 6. The "ping" of flying bullets -- 7. Our losses seemed in vain -- 8. It is now no dishonor -- 9. Contemptible cowards and sneaks -- 10. Our colors were still flying -- 11. I must have more help -- 12. Breastworks, flankers, bombproofs -- 13. And our flag was the first in the city -- 14. The rebellion is crushed -- 15. There is to be a roll call -- 16. Our old comrades have gone -- Appendixes -- A. Battle casualties in the First Michigan Sharpshooters -- B. Sharpshooters who were discharged for disability -- C. Sharpshooters who transferred to other regiments -- D. Sharpshooters who enlisted in veteran reserve corps -- E. Sharpshooters who died as prisoners of war -- F. Sharpshooters who died of disease -- G. Other deaths -- H. Roster of First Regiment Michigan Sharpshooters field and staff -- Notes -- Bibliography -- Index.

Sommario/riassunto

Using materials from the National Archives, the State Archives of Michigan, university collections, and private holdings, Raymond Herek weaves together a full account of the First Michigan Sharpshooters, complete with nearly 100 photographs. Beyond presenting numerous anecdotes about the men and officers and their contributions during the war, he provides insight into the medical community of the time, the draft, other commands in the same division, the politics endemic in



raising a regiment, and Michigan's Native American contingent. The extensive appendices will be of particular use to genealogists, Civil War enthusiasts, and historians, because they list the men in the regiment, and also battle and camp casualties.