Having moved through the stages of emptiness; the individual is so in harmony with life that he is content to be inconspicuous; to be an instrument; not a leader.
#3654430 in Books Cleutz David 2010-01-21Original language:EnglishPDF # 1 9.02 x 1.06 x 5.98l; 1.72 #File Name: 1450030688428 pagesFields of Fame Glory
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1 of 2 people found the following review helpful. The outstanding history of the hard fighting 137th New York Volunteer RegimentBy Joe OwenDavid Cleutz has written an outstanding history of a hard fighting Union Rregiment; the 137th New York Volunteer Infantry out of the area in and around Binghampton; New York. This regiment was primarily led by the gallant Colonel David Ireland who led the regiment through many battles and campaigns up until his death in 1864. This regiment fought in both theatres of the Civil War; beginning with the Army of the Potomac in 1861. The regiment participated in the battles of the defense of Harpers Ferry; Chancelorsville; Gettysburg (where the regiment held Culp's Hill on the night of July 2; 1863; where the 137th fought against six regiments of the Army of Northern Virginia.After Gettysburg; the regiment was transferred to the Western Theatre of the Civil War and was "part of the sword" in chargining and defeating the Confederate Army at Lookout Mountain; Tennessee. The 137th then joined in the march through Georgia with General William T. Sherman. They were the first troops to arrive in Atlanta and were the first regiment to take the surrender of the Confederate Army in Savannah; Georgia. In 1864; the 137th gallant Colonel David Ireland died from disease. His example and courage was an example that the rest of the regiment looked up to during the intenese fighting history of the regiment. After General Robert E. Lee surrendered at Appomattax Court House; the 137th was still fighting the Confederate Regiments under General Joseph Johnston until he surrendered his army. The 137th participated in the following battles and campaigns:- Chancelorsville; Virginia - Gettysburg; Pennsylvania - Wauhatchie; Tennessee - Lookout Mountain; Tennessee - Mission Ridge; Tennessee - Ringgold; Georgia - Resaca; Georgia - New Hope Church; Georgia - Noses Creek; Georgia - Kennesaw Mountain; Georgia - Peach Tree Creek; Georgia - Atlanta; Georgia - Savannah; Georgia - Campaign of The Carolinas.The total number of enlisted men who left Binghampton; New York to join the 137th NYVI in 1861 was 1;149. At the end of the war in 1865 the regiment had 515. This was a hard fighting regiment who led by example under the direction of Colonel Ireland. This regiment was valuable in both theatres of the Civil War.David Cleutz has done a great tribute to the regiment in writing about its hard fighting infantry. He not only describes the great battles the regiment fought in; but the daily life and hardships the men went through. This is an OUTSTANDING history of a Union Regiment of The Civil War and makes a fine addition to any Civil War Buff; Historian; Scholar; or students library. This is a must have for anyone interested in the Army of the Potomac; General Sherman's army; the various battles the regiment fought in; and those interested in the Union Army during the Civil War. HIGHLY RECOMMENDED!5 of 7 people found the following review helpful. An Exceptional Read!By David NichollsThe author uses the writings of members of the 137th New York Volunteers to enliven the narative. Many histories of the Civil War only detail the action. By including officer reports and enlisted mens letters home; this writer invites you to accompany the battalion during it's campaign. As I said: An Exceptional Read!Dave NichollsTucson; AZ.
