DOC A History of the Fifth Regiment New Hampshire Volunteers; in the American Civil War; 1861-1865 by William Child in History

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1 of 1 people found the following review helpful. Excellent daily account of the fifth!By A CustomerDr. William Child was my Great-Great-Great Grandfather. I have read his regimental many times throughout my life. This book is THE history of the Fifth....it is well written and complete in detail."Great Grandfather" Child; as he has always been known to me; was a wonderful writer. During his time at war; he also wrote over 160 letters to his wife Carrie; back at home in Bath New Hampshire. All of his letters have reciently been published in a new book titled "Letters from a Civil War Surgeon".Here's a description of the new book:"The letters of Dr. William Child; of the Fifth New Hampshire Volunteers; are now published for the first time. With 176 halftones including over 150 pictures of the original letters next to the text transcribed by Dr. Child's descendents; the entire collection is here.The compassionate strength that gets him through the war makes Dr. Child a writer of wit; humor; candor; understanding; emotion and fact. His writings take us into the war; into his time; as we relive most of the major battles; the struggles; and are given special insights into the politics of his time. His words and honest assessment of the war give us an understanding that can help heal the wounds that still divide us; for he unites the country with letters that have balanced insights. As a witness to the assassination of President Abraham Lincoln; he writes an eyewitness account that leaves you speechless.""Letters from a Civil War Surgeon" is also an excellent read!7 of 7 people found the following review helpful. Complete; day to day operations of the 5th New Hampshire.By A CustomerThe 5th New Hampshire Volunteers sustained the greatest loss in battle of any infantry or cavalry unit in the American Civil War. Follow their trials and obsticles in the Seven Days Campaign; Antietam and Fredericksburg; to their glorious victories at Gettysberg; Petersberg and Appomattox. Several photo's; complete roster and muster rolls. A most for any serious Civil War student.