This is the first comprehensive history of the 22nd Iowa Volunteer Infantry to be published in over 100 years. This regiment was formed in Iowa City; Iowa; in August 1862; and served for three years. It was one of the few Civil War regiments which served in both the Western Theater; where it fought under General Grant in the Vicksburg Campaign; and in the Eastern Theater; where it fought under General Sheridan in the Shenandoah Valley. This remarkable regiment traveled about 13;000 miles (equal to half way around the world) by foot; wagon; rail; riverboat; and ocean-going steamship and served in 10 of the 11 Confederate States; from Texas to Virginia. 23% of the men who served in this regiment died in battle or from disease. This is the paperback edition. The book is also available in cloth with dustjacket.
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17 of 17 people found the following review helpful. Experience fascinating forgotten historyBy CarsonSuprisingly little has been written about this important facet of the Cold War. This book; painstakingly accurately researched; brings the reader squarely in the middle of the dangers inherent to flying on the bleeding edge of technology. The B47 was a tradeoff of the lives of the best and brightest for a technological edge against the Russian. The author follows this with stories and experience of when we got it right; the B52. Throw in some intrigue; atomic weapons and some insane flying requirements; and you have a book you can't put down.0 of 0 people found the following review helpful. How do you fly the bomber that can kill you if you fly the way you learned in flight school?By Terry PittsThe transition from big propeller driven airliners and bombers to jets took place over a relatively short time. I've been around the military and aviation my entire life. I've always enjoyed people's stories of "there I was." Author Earl McGill's book describes the dangers associated with technology so new the bombers were faster than the fighters. I've never seen a B-47 fly. I've seen a couple in museums. Now; I have some understanding of the juggling act involved in making one fly safely - "safe" being a relative term. After the B-47 the author flew the B-52. After years of planning for nuclear strikes against the Soviet Union; the B-52s were used for conventional strikes in Viet Nam. (As a flight instructor; I enjoyed the stories about his students in both jets.)It was fascinating to read about training; how accidents changed training; how changes in technology changed how the Air Force prepared for war; how dull life could be on alert a week at a time; and about life at home and stresses on the family.If you have an interest in the Cold War; the history of aviation; the great-great grandfather of today's airliners; "there I was" war stories; or military history; I expect you will enjoy this book.0 of 0 people found the following review helpful. Unromanticized look at SACBy Tony LesceGreat first person account of the early days of the Strategic Air Command; which played such a prominent role during the Cold War.The author pulls no punches; describing the shortcomings of the aircraft and the rigors of flying them.
