A Scythe of Fire: A Civil War Story of the Eighth Georgia Infantry Regiment

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A gripping history of the Civil War through the eyes of the soldiers in one of its most legendary regiments the Eighth Georgia Infantry who fought on the forefront of the Civil War s most major battles.The Confederate soldiers of the 8th Georgia Regiment came from all walks of life They included upstanding men like Melvin Dwinnel, a teacher and a publisher, as well as the likes of James Potter Williamson, whose listed occupation was loafer They met in Rome, Georgia, in May 1861, and became the first regiment to enlist for the duration of the hostilities most others held together for a single season.United by a deep love for the land left behind and a fierce determination to fight for their homes and way of life, the men of the 8th persevered through brutal battles, miserable conditions, and dimming prospects of a Confederate victory.Using diaries, letters home to loved ones, and other historical documents, Steven E Woodworth follows these brave men from the red clay of Georgia, through the Battle of Bull Run, to Maryland, into the bloody battle of Gettysburg, through Tennessee and the brutal Battle of Chickamauga, and finally to their ultimate defeat at Appomattox Through every struggle, he reveals their motivations and sometimes painful decisions, telling a story of human hopes and fears and ultimately showing this most divisive war at its most personal. Free Read [ A Scythe of Fire: A Civil War Story of the Eighth Georgia Infantry Regiment ] Author [ Warren Wilkinson ] For Kindle ePUB or eBook – kino-fada.fr Great read for me but I am very biased and have a personal link to the Eighth GA Inf My Great 3 grandfather served as a private through most of the war Although he wasn t mentioned by name, I felt as if I was reading his biography.The best unit history I ve personally ever read The stories that are included give this book a human feel to it The book is comprised of accounts from diaries, journals, letters home, and hometown newspapers Wilkinson does a great job of humanizing people like Berrien Zettler, and Melvin Dwinnell etc The 8th fought almost all the big Eastern Battles, suffered horrific losses, and still hasn t lost the 8th Georgia banner to this day Their account of failing to take the Wheatfield on day 2 at The best unit history I ve person...Very good regimental history One minor complaint about the book there are no maps whatsoever in it While I have books about the regiment s campaigns that I can check for maps, it wasn t always very convenient to be cross checking other books Also, the section dealing with May 1864 to April 1865 seems a bit rushed, not going into as much detail as the preceding chapters This is especially true for the Appomattox Campaign, which is covered in only two and a half pages and the period of April Very good regimental history One minor complaint about the book there are no maps whatsoever in it While I have books about the regiment s campaigns that I can check for maps, it wasn t always very convenient to be cross checking other books Also, the section dealing with May 1864 to April 1865 seems a bit rushed, not going into as much detail as the preceding chapters...A great read for any history buff Well researched and masterfully descriptive Makes you feel as you were in the marching columns, lines of battle, trenches, and camps of these brave and gallant soldiers I look forward to standing in the same places as them as I visit their fields of battle.a historical regimental account of Gen Lee s regiment gives an account of the southern soldier

A Scythe of Fire: A Civil War Story of the Eighth Georgia Infantry Regiment
  • English
  • 21 December 2018
  • Hardcover
  • 352 pages
  • 0380977524
  • Warren Wilkinson
  • A Scythe of Fire: A Civil War Story of the Eighth Georgia Infantry Regiment