The best way to bring an event from the past into vivid life is to see it through the eyes of someone who lived it. In this book the reader sees the Civil War through the eyes of four Union soldiers who; although they were all from south central Pennsylvania; experienced the war in radically different ways.The journals of the four - Lt. William Glison of the 6th Ohio Infantry; Sergeant Will Duncan of the 2nd Pennsylvania Militia Battalion; John M. Kelly of the 39th Illinois Volunteer Infantry and Private George Schmittle of the 13th Pennsylvania Calvary - give the reader a glimpse into the daily life of the soldier. Written primarily during 1863 and 1864; entries are in each soldier’s own words (including idiosyncrasies of grammar and spelling). Commentary is added when necessary to elaborate or clarify as well as to fix each experience on the canvas of the war as a whole. A capsule history and muster roll are included for each company along with an appendix listing all the corps of the Federal army and giving a brief history of each corps’ service.
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3 of 3 people found the following review helpful. BUGOUT BLUES (?)By Curtis J. MorrowI also served in the Korean war and the memories I have of the 24th Infantry Regiment; under the condition they fought under; (segregation;racist etc)they was out standing in combat bugged out no more then any others combat soldiers; including the almighty marines and that's a fact. In fact when the enemy's incoming firepower is greater then your outgoing fire power; believe me its time to get out of range or stay die. Or end up a capture. Everyone there knew that when things went bad; it was usually the old 24th RCT; the 65th Porto Rican RCT; or the South Koreans ROK soldiers; or some other non-white combat unit that got the blame. Now here's a well kept secret for you; in reality; the term "Bug out Boogie" originated from the 24th Infantry Division. Shssss; now don't go telling anyone it a well kept secret. But you would've had to be there to know the truth. Or ask anyone that was there at the time. Wars; are nothing like the one's fought in Hollywood0 of 0 people found the following review helpful. Stellar piece of subjective historyBy Deborah A WashingtonI was amazed at the style and ease Mr Morrow has in telling the truths of his life. Holding in emotions and allowing oneself to let go of a few strategic events was a hard thing to do I am sure. Once I started reading didn't put it down until I had finished reading. Vivid details! Clearly an example of a black man's plight in the service; in his community in the 50's; and in his life when he was finally able to tell his story.The title hooks you! The emotions draw you in. Great sharing of a life changing event in our history and in Mr Morrow's history. This has documentary all over it !2 of 4 people found the following review helpful. A Wonderfully written memoir of forgotten American historyBy A Customer"What's a Commie ever done to Black People"; is about one man's inner journey of courage and coming of age. I wholeheatly recommend it to young people especially who have no idea of what it's like to face a different type of overt racism; or what it's like to face death on a battlefield; or experience seeing your best friend being killed or seriously wounded. Young people today need to know that since the beginning;in this country; African American soldiers have paid the ultimate price for being an unsung warrior hero only to face intolerable racism on the "home front".Young people in America today also need to know that the "Korean War" was not a war but classified as a skirmish or a conflict. Yes; there are many many lessons that young people in America can learn from a young man who answered the call from his country only to discover that "War" is a living hell. And some warriors come back physically whole but mentally! and spiritually in pieces and it takes not the government; but family and community to help put the pieces back together again.All together; the book is wonderfully written and very descriptive. My recommendation is for people to buy this book with the thought in mind to buy another book for a young person who is seriously interested in the history of how our "best and our brightest"African American Warriors have been treated by this government in all wars since the War of Independence; only to face intolerable overt racism so insidious that only with God's help would it be possible for these warrior heros to continue to stand tall. I salute them!!! America indeeds owe them all a debt of gratitude!!
