Bibliograph

THE LEAD MINE MEN, THE ENDURING 45TH ILLINOIS VOLUNTEER INFANTRY, Thomas B. Mack

Type

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THE LEAD MINE MEN, THE ENDURING 45TH ILLINOIS VOLUNTEER INFANTRY, Thomas B. Mack

Language

eng

Bibliography note

Includes bibliographical references and index

resource.biographical

contains biographical information

Index

index present

Literary Form

non fiction

Main title

THE LEAD MINE MEN

Nature of contents

bibliography

Responsibility statement

Thomas B. Mack

Series statement

Engaging the Civil War

Sub title

THE ENDURING 45TH ILLINOIS VOLUNTEER INFANTRY

Summary

"This book covers the history of the Forty-fifth Illinois Volunteer Infantry--an exceptional regiment in every respect--from its inception, long training period, battle and campaign history, and the soldiers' post-war lives. Although the Forty-fifth suffered great losses in battle, the unit earned many honors, and generals consistently chose the regiment to lead attacks"--, Provided by publisher

Table Of Contents

From Citizen to Soldier -- The Men of the 45th Illinois Volunteer Infantry -- Down Amongst the Secesh -- Bloodied yet Unbroken -- Willing Emancipators -- On to Vicksburg -- Sacrifice in the Hell Hole -- Veterans to Meridian, Home, and onto Atlanta -- TheEnd of a Hard War -- Civilians Fighting with Words

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