The 124th New York State Volunteers was one of the great fighting regiments of the Civil War. In this thorough history; the author has used letters; diary entries; and remembrances; many of them previously unpublished; to present a view of the war as the men in the ranks saw it. At Chancellorsville; Gettysburg; the Wilderness; Spotsylvania Court House; Petersburg; and many more battles; the "Orange Blossoms" earned a reputation for sacrifice and bravery; eloquently put into words by Private Henry Howell. As he lay wounded; he described the charge that broke the Confederate line at Spotsylvania--"everyone was borne irresistibly forward. There was no such thing as fail." The book includes a roster of all who served in the regiment and numerous photos of individuals.
#853704 in Books 2012-05-09Original language:EnglishPDF # 1 8.90 x .70 x 5.90l; .75 #File Name: 0786447621233 pages
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0 of 1 people found the following review helpful. great informationBy C. SmallWas a great read. I am considering a career in the Navy and this was a nice book to get me ready on what I need to do for Boot Camp0 of 1 people found the following review helpful. Five StarsBy Customerexcelent0 of 0 people found the following review helpful. Useful handbook for teensBy CustomerThis book explains; simply and clearly; the steps involved in the recruitment process for enlisted Naval personnel: what the pre-recruitment physical will be like; what it's like to take the ASVAB; and so on. It also offers useful advice for spending the time between initial recruitment and basic training in a productive way; preparing oneself physically and mentally to serve. Basic training itself is also briefly described.
