The 55th North Carolina in the Civil War: A History and Roster
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| Rating | : | 4.60 (652 Votes) |
| Asin | : | 078647503X |
| Format Type | : | paperback |
| Number of Pages | : | 200 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2018-01-07 |
| Language | : | English |
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Five Stars Sean McGee Truly amazing piece of research.
. He has been an adjunct instructor at George Mason University. Girvan is the current Supervisor of History and Social Science for Prince William County Schools in Virginia. Jeffrey M
"An interesting read." --The Civil War News"Easy-to-readobjective, well researchedwell-organized." --North Carolina Historical Review
Drawing on letters, memoirs, diaries and recollections, it depicts the Civil War through the eyes of the soldiers, showing what it was like to fight for the Confederacy. Appendices provide a breakdown of the companies in the regiment; the regimental roster; a list of men who died of disease; and a record of the men from the 55th who were killed in battle. This comprehensive history tells the story of the men who served in the 55th North Carolina from its formation in 1862 through its dissolution in 1865. Contemporary photographs are also included.. While providing information on the battles in which the 55th North Carolina took part (including the little known Suffolk campaign), the main focus of the work is the life of the men--the ever-present influence of politics and religion as well as th