The 7th Tennessee Infantry in the Civil War : A History and Roster

Venner, William Thomas

McFarland & Co Inc（2013/07発売）

• 製本 Paperback:紙装版/ペーパーバック版／ページ数 244 p.
• 言語 ENG
• 商品コード 9780786473502
• DDC分類 973.7

Full Description

This book follows the 7th Tennessee Infantry Regiment from their May 1861 mustering-in to the war's final moments at Appomattox in April 1865. It is an intensely personal account based upon the Tennesseans' letters, journals, memoirs, official reports, personnel records and family histories. It is a powerful account of courage and sacrifice.

The men (a full roster is included) changed from exhilarated volunteers to battle-hardened veterans. They had eagerly rushed to join up, "anxious to confront the enemy on the battle front." Later, amid the grim realities, the Tennesseans stayed with their comrades and carried out their responsibilities. Rifleman Tom Holloway wrote, "I went into this measure with the conviction that it was my imperative duty." Eventually, as the war destroyed the Tennesseans, Lt. Ferguson Harris wrote simply, "I wonder who will be the last of us to go?"

Contents

Table of Contents

Introduction

Part I : History

1. May 28, 1861: Early Afternoon

2. August 2, 1861: Morning

3. May 8, 1862: Morning

4. August 20, 1862: Before Dawn

5. December 14, 1862: Early Morning

6. July 1, 1863: Morning

7. July 3, 1863: Morning

8. July 3, 1863: Sunset

9. May 4, 1864: Morning

10. October 20, 1864: Afternoon

Part II : 7th Tennessee Infantry Roster

Part I Notes

Bibliography

Index