In 1861; thousands of Georgians left their homes and plunged themselves into a fight with an unknown future. Unfortunately; many of their stories of valor and even dishonor are still hidden in attics and dusty archives and are waiting to be found and told. Fox’s discovery of many unpublished letters and diaries written by 35th Georgia veterans ensures that their never-before-told-story will finally have an audience. This unit numbered 1;330 soldiers during the four long years of war; and almost half of these men failed to return home. They came to Virginia and fought at many bloody places under the command of famous men like Stonewall Jackson; A.P. Hill and Robert E. Lee. When the handful of 35th Georgia survivors surrendered in 1865; they could proudly say that no enemy hand ever touched their banner during combat. This comprehensive 496-page hardback brings their voices to life and follows them from their 1861 enlistment through four long years of illness; exhaustion; starvation and death. Now; present day Americans will be able to use this book as a resource for years to come thanks to the 22 maps; 74 photos and complete soldiers’ roster.
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1 of 1 people found the following review helpful. Smoky - Yorkie Doodle Dandy - Sweetheart Hero DogBy Abu TekalThis book; Yorkie Doodle Dandy: A Memoir; by William Wynne is the BEST book I have ever read! The memoir about Smoky is the dearest book to my heart. It was a most exciting story to read as it relates details from the moment Smoky is discovered throughout her life. I have never read a book in which the essence of the relationship between a Hero dog like Smoky and her owner and trainer and life's partner just jumped off the pages. It is a totally amazing story of Smoky and Bill's WW II war experiences and of their post-war experiences. Many awesome pictures of Smoky are in this book.7 of 7 people found the following review helpful. A Hard Book to Put DownBy Wendy RushI was rescued by a 12-year old 4-pound Yorkie in May 2008 at a local shelter where I was a volunteer photographer. I never had a Yorkie before; but I now know I will always have one in my life; thanks to our Maybelle; now 16. When I heard there was a famous war hero 4-pound Yorkie; I was not surprised; as Yorkies are made of steel; heart; and humor. Yorkie Doodle Dandy is a wonderful account of this special hero Yorkie; Smoky; and her story will capture your heart. Mr. Wynne brings her life to us with warmth and wonderful storytelling. He captures the spirit of all Yorkies splendidly. I had such a hard time putting this book down; much to Maybelle's dismay; who is resting on my lap as I write this. I wish I could thank the author for sharing his story; and for everything he and Smoky did. They are both angels. Their story is important and very relevant to our times today. You will enjoy this book!1 of 1 people found the following review helpful. Good for a snapshot of history and dog psychologyBy EagletreeVery enjoyable book. I love dogs; I love learning about WWII. This also provided a feeling of Americana from the times after the war. I actually learned a bit about dog training from him too; and I'm not a slouch. He made me think.
