Record of Second Massachusetts Infantry 1861-1865 (Classic Reprint)

Description: This book tells the story of the Second Massachusetts Infantry Regiment during the American Civil War. The author, a chaplain with the regiment, provides a detailed account of their experiences, from their initial formation in 1861 to the regiment's eventual disbandment at the war's end. The book vividly captures the trials and tribulations of a regiment fighting for a cause they believed in, from the initial excitement of joining the Union army to the horrors of battle and the profound losses endured. The author describes the regiment's training at Camp Andrew in West Roxbury, the arduous journey to Virginia, and the regiment's role in General Patterson's campaign. He also chronicles the Second Massachusetts Infantry's participation in some of the war's most significant battles, including Antietam, Fredericksburg, and Gettysburg. The book illuminates the complex motivations of the men who fought in the Civil War, highlighting the bravery and self-sacrifice displayed by the soldiers, their deep sense of duty to their country, and the human cost of war. The author's personal account of the regiment's journey offers a unique insight into the lives of these soldiers and their vital role in the preservation of the Union. Forgotten Books publishes hundreds of thousands of rare and classic books.This book is a reproduction of an important historical work. Forgotten Books uses state-of-the-art technology to digitally reconstruct the work, preserving the original format whilst repairing imperfections present in the aged copy. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in our edition. We do, however, repair the vast majority of imperfections successfully; any imperfections that remain are intentionally left to preserve the state of such historical works. This text has been digitally restored from a historical edition. Some aesthetic errors may persist, however it has been deemed that any such will not detract from the work's significant historical value. The digital edition of all books may be viewed on our website before purchase.

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