Author: Whitcomb, Caroline Elizabeth
Synopsis:
'History of the Second Massachusetts Battery (Nims' Battery) of Light Artillery, 1861-1865' by Caroline Elizabeth Whitcomb takes readers on a captivating journey through the tumultuous years of the American Civil War. Through the eyes of the soldiers of the Second Massachusetts Battery, the author vividly portrays the trials and triumphs, the camaraderie and sacrifices, and the indomitable spirit that defined this remarkable group of men. From the battlefields of Bull Run to the siege of Petersburg, from the hardships of camp life to the horrors of war, this gripping account offers a firsthand perspective of the war that tore a nation apart.
Genres: Historical non-fiction, Military history, Memoir
Themes: Patriotism, Brotherhood, Resilience, Sacrifice
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