In the tradition of the great regimental histories of the past, this book records the fire which seared the ranks of the Twenty-Four Michigan Regiment of the legendary "Iron Brigade." Born as the result of a riot, led by a Virginian, met with coldness and hostility by the black-hatted veterans of the brigade, the Twenty-Fourth swore it would win their respect...and so they did with a vengeance. In a little more than two years of bloody fighting they found their way to nineteenth place on the list of "300 Fighting Regiments. ...
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In the tradition of the great regimental histories of the past, this book records the fire which seared the ranks of the Twenty-Four Michigan Regiment of the legendary "Iron Brigade." Born as the result of a riot, led by a Virginian, met with coldness and hostility by the black-hatted veterans of the brigade, the Twenty-Fourth swore it would win their respect...and so they did with a vengeance. In a little more than two years of bloody fighting they found their way to nineteenth place on the list of "300 Fighting Regiments." To read this book is to consort with heroes who, 100 years ago, stood watching their world writhe in agony. It gives hope that in matching their courage, our country will emerge from the cauldron triumphant.
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Fine in good dust jacket. DJ shows small tears on edges, colors are bright. Covers excellent. Text excellent, no marks. Binding very tight. A very nice copy. 312 p. hard cover with B/W photos Reprinted in 1987 by Olde Soldier Books, Inc. from the 1962 edition.
