John W. Green (1841-1920); an enlisted man with Kentucky's famed Confederate Orphan Brigade throughout the Civil War; fought at Shiloh; Baton Rouge; Vicksburg; Chickamauga; Atlanta and many other crucial battles. An acute observer with a flair for humanizing the impersonal horror of war; he kept a record of his experiences; and penned an exciting front-line account of America's defining trial by fire.Albert D. Kirwan provides a brief history of the Orphan Brigade and a biography of Johnny Green. Introductions to each chapter explain references in the journal and also set the context for the major campaigns.
#1412951 in Books 2014-04-15Original language:EnglishPDF # 1 9.75 x 6.50 x 1.25l; 1.30 #File Name: 081304944X336 pages
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20 of 21 people found the following review helpful. Separating Myth from fact in Civil War BattlefieldsBy Timothy E. MasseyOnce in a while a book appears that brings a bit of excitement before the volume is even cracked. This was one of those works. Having worked on archaeology digs I have come to appreciate the significance of finding the buried truth. Maps; books; and guides tell their story; but what is hidden in the ground reveals the truth. Myths abound in local lore; veterans memories might not have been at peak; but archeological evidence provides proof beyond doubt.It was refreshing to read about the studies of two fields that I have visited in the last six months; The Battle of Blountville Tennessee and Resaca Georgia. I knew the Resaca Battlefield has shifted from the originally believed site now under a truck stop. It was thought that not a lot of the action was on the left side of the field until archeological evidence proved otherwise. While some historians have frowned on the use of metal detectors; they have given us a quicker scan of a field of battle than a slower archeological dig site.This book gives insight into where the camps were and why. A chapter on the Issues of Horse and Mule Logistics in the Civil War sheds light on the side of the war that is not so much human and one that is easily ignored. As one having also worked in logistics; this side of the war is almost totally ignored in other books. This book brings it all together to offer a better understanding of the ground we walk.This book is for anyone who is interested in a comprehensive study of the total breakdown of a Civil War Battlefield. This book will separate myth from reality to uncover the truth; and open the reader’s eyes to a new understanding of historical interpretation. Learn about troop life on the battlefield; in camp and on the move. This is a welcomed addition to any Civil War researcher’s library.0 of 3 people found the following review helpful. Books to readBy Cheryl DonlonFathers day gift he loves information about the civil war0 of 6 people found the following review helpful. Five StarsBy BRLExcellent