Orphaned at age three; Ujanirtus Allen grew up in foster homes and boarding schools. In the spring of 1861; when he turned twenty-one; "Ugie" inherited a substantial estate in Troup County; Georgia; replete with slaves; livestock; and machinery. Unfortunately for Allen; the outbreak of war made it impossible to build the stable life and permanent home he so desperately wanted for himself; his wife; Susan; and their infant son. In April 1861; Allen; fueled by pride and patriotism; joined the Ben Hill Infantry; which eventually became Company F; 21st Georgia Volunteer Infantry. He wrote his wife twice weekly; penning at least 138 letters before he received a mortal wound at Chancellorsville on May 2; 1863. Allen's ability to convey his observations and feelings on a variety of topics combined with vivid descriptions of his environment set Campaigning with "Old Stonewall" apart from other collections of Civil War letters. Editors Randall Allen and Keith S. Bohannon weave Allen's letters with valuable commentary and annotations and include a useful index that identifies every person Allen discusses.
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0 of 0 people found the following review helpful. Keeping the troops in lineBy James D. CrabtreeIf you are interested in the role of the Provost in the Confederacy this is the book for you. The Provost Guard served the modern functions of CID and Military Police in the CSA; providing railroad security; counterespionage; jailers; and even court martial authority. Radley does a great job of discussing the legal basis for provost martials and the actual practices in the field. He uses examples gleaned from letters and reports to illustrate the way in which the Provost Guard was organized and how they went about their duties.4 of 4 people found the following review helpful. Provost Marshall and Guards of the Confederate ArmyBy Civil War Living historian and lecturer.Fantastic. Some ofthe best information that many CW buffs dont know. I am using this in a lecture series that I am giving this year5 of 5 people found the following review helpful. Excellent history of a neglected subject.By A Customer(The numerical rating above is a default setting of 's. This reviewer does not employ numerical evaluations.)The romantic notion of a unified Confederacy; with our gallant soldiers dedicated to the doomed Cause and homefolks sacrificing all in support; is partly true. Also true is hidden Union sentiment; sleazy opportunism; endemic indiscipline; and a tendency to straggle which the author suggests may have cost the South its independence. In its desperation the Confederate government instituted a sort of police state; with internal passports; watchful secret agents; and a level of militaristic intrusiveness reminiscent of other; later regimes. These measures; however necessary; robbed the fighting forces of critical manpower and alienated the populace further from their government. Written with unusual grace; this necessary account of that other Confederacy is thoroughly researched; with maps; photos; appendices; and index. Highly recommended for military history readers and students of the Civil War.
