In 1860; the state of Ohio had a total population of over 2.3 million people; of which 679;000 were of military age. For the war; the Buckeye state raised 198 infantry regiments; 13 cavalry regiments; 3 cavalry battalions; 1 light artillery regiment; and 25 light artillery batteries. Ohio regiments fought in all theaters and distinguished themselves greatly. 35;475 Ohioans died during the war; of which 11;588 were killed or mortally wounded in combat. 24 Ohio Infantry regiments are listed in William F. Fox's "300 Fighting Regiments" found in Regimental Losses of the American Civil War. The only fighting during the war on Ohio soil occurred during John Hunt Morgan's cavalry raid in 1863. Among the generals born; raised or residing in Ohio before the war; were Ulysses S. Grant; William T. Sherman; Philip H. Sheridan; Don Carlos Buell; George Armstrong Custer; James A. Garfield; Alexander McD. McCook; William S. Rosecrans; Godfrey Weitzel; Jacob D. Cox; George B. McClellan; and several dozen others. After the war; 5 Civil War veterans from Ohio were elected president; including Ulysses S. Grant; Rutherford B. Hayes; James A. Garfield; Benjamin Harrison; and William McKinley.
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4 of 4 people found the following review helpful. It is a brilliant; detailedBy KiwiwriterWhen you open this book; you might think...ah; this is the history of ALL the legendary disguised German merchant raiders of World War II; but it actually is a tight focus on four of the 16-odd merchant ships that were turned into auxiliary cruisers; specifically the Komet; Kormoran; Pinguin; and Orion; all of which created chaos in the oceans and waterways off of New Zealand and Australia. That's all right -- the book came from an Antipodean publisher; and the Antipodean focus is to be expected.With that caveat in hand; the book is utterly fascinating. It is a brilliant; detailed; and highly-researched recounting of how the German raiders operated off of Australia and New Zealand; the damage they did; how they were sunk or otherwise disposed of; at the operational and human levels. It is not just "arrows on a map;" it is a story of men of both sides pitting themselves against an unforgiving sea and enemy; with valor and humor. It shows the importance of individuals and teamwork to man ships in battle and dangerous weather; and also displays occasional glimpses of chivalry and humanity amid the squalor and horror of war.Any serious student of World War II should read this fascinating story5 of 5 people found the following review helpful. the four it does discuss are covered in great detail hereBy Steven LeenertsIf you want to know more about disguised German Commerce Raiders; then you want to add this book to your library. Unfortunately if doesn't cover every raider; the four it does discuss are covered in great detail here. I have read many books about these ships and learned things here I have never heard before.2 of 2 people found the following review helpful. A riveting read!By BarnacleAn engaging story with a strong command of extensive detail. History buffs; military enthusiasts and the general reader with an eye for a good story will all enjoy this well-told tale of disguised raiders and those who sailed in them; whether as crew or captives. Excellent maps and photos.
