Download or read book History of the Orphan Brigade written by Edwin Porter Thompson and published by . This book was released on 1898 with total page 1270 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book History of the Orphan Brigade written by Ed Porter Thompson and published by . This book was released on 1991 with total page 1104 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book History of the Orphan Brigade written by Edwin Porter Thompson and published by . This book was released on 1898 with total page 1104 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Johnny Green of the Orphan Brigade written by John Williams Green and published by University Press of Kentucky. This book was released on 2014-10-17 with total page 256 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: John W. Green (1841-1920), an enlisted man with Kentucky's famed Confederate Orphan Brigade throughout the Civil War, fought at Shiloh, Baton Rouge, Vicksburg, Chickamauga, Atlanta and many other crucial battles. An acute observer with a flair for humanizing the impersonal horror of war, he kept a record of his experiences, and penned an exciting front-line account of America's defining trial by fire. Albert D. Kirwan provides a brief history of the Orphan Brigade and a biography of Johnny Green. Introductions to each chapter explain references in the journal and also set the context for the major campaigns.
Download or read book The Orphan Brigade written by William C. Davis and published by Doubleday. This book was released on 2012-05-16 with total page 466 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: On September 18, 1861, ominous sounds of battle thundering in the distance, the Kentucky legislature voted to align itself with the Union. It was a decision which tore at the heart of the state, splitting apart families and severing friendships. For the newly formed First Kentucky Brigade, it marked a four-year separation from the beloved homeland. Fiercely independent to the end, these men would fight for the cause of the South. With their first march into battle, they became outcasts from their mother state — orphans in the raging strife of civil war. William C. Davis has written a gripping story of the rebel troops whose remarkable spirit and tenacity were heralded throughout the Confederacy. The First Kentucky Brigade was “baptized in fire and blood” at the Battle of Shiloh and went on to serve with great distinction at Vicksburg, Baton Rouge, Chickamauga, and the fight for Atlanta. In this vivid narrative, the author captures the searing drama of each battle, as well as the unbearable drudgery of the months between. We see men of all backgrounds and ranks coming to grips with the war: some of them, renowned leaders such as John C. Breckinridge; others, young soldiers learning the horror of death for the first time. Drawing from a wealth of documents, memoirs, personal letters, and journals, Davis brings to life the fascinating history of the Civil War’s “Orphan Brigade.”
Download or read book HISTORY OF THE ORPHAN BRIGADE CLASSIC REPRINT written by EDWIN PORTER. THOMPSON and published by . This book was released on 2022 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book History of the Orphan Brigade V1 1898 written by Ed Porter Thompson and published by Literary Licensing, LLC. This book was released on 2014-08-07 with total page 604 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This Is A New Release Of The Original 1898 Edition.
Download or read book Kentucky s Orphan Brigade written by L D Young and published by Leonaur Limited. This book was released on 2021-05-17 with total page 408 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Kentuckian's of the Confederate Army The Orphan Brigade was the nickname given to the First Kentucky Brigade―the largest brigade to be recruited in the state consisting of the 2nd,3rd, 4th, 5th, 6th and 9th Confederate Infantry regiments―during the American Civil War. Its original commander was the popular John C. Breckinridge who had been a U.S Vice-President. The brigade fought in many engagements during the war. Most notably at the Battle of Stones River where after a particularly costly assault, General Braxton Bragg lamented as he saw the battered survivors, 'Oh, my poor orphans'. This sobriquet was reputedly derived from the fact that whilst Kentucky itself remained within the Union, its soldiers served both causes and the state was represented by a star on the national flags of both protagonists. The 'orphan' appellation was not widely used during the war but, promoted by Thompson, the unit's historian, became popular among veterans afterwards. This special Leonaur edition contains a well-regarded first-hand account and a history of the unit edited from Thompson's more expansive volume. Leonaur editions are newly typeset and are not facsimiles; each title is available in softcover and hardback with dustjacket.
Download or read book Index of Grant County Names in History of the Orphan Brigade written by and published by . This book was released on 1998 with total page pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Johnny Green of the Orphan Brigade written by John Williams Green and published by University Press of Kentucky. This book was released on 2021-12-14 with total page 286 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: John W. Green (1841-1920), an enlisted man with Kentucky's famed Confederate Orphan Brigade throughout the Civil War, fought at Shiloh, Baton Rouge, Vicksburg, Chickamauga, Atlanta and many other crucial battles. An acute observer with a flair for humanizing the impersonal horror of war, he kept a record of his experiences, and penned an exciting front-line account of America's defining trial by fire. Albert D. Kirwan provides a brief history of the Orphan Brigade and a biography of Johnny Green. Introductions to each chapter explain references in the journal and also set the context for the major campaigns.
Download or read book Diary of a Confederate Soldier written by John S. Jackman and published by . This book was released on 1990 with total page 192 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Civil War journal of John Jackman is one of the richest and most literate of all Confederate soldier narratives to survive the war. It is also the only surviving war period diary of a soldier in the famed First Kentucky or orphan Brigade. Jackman follows his brigade across the war-torn South, from Shiloh to Vicksburg, to Baton Rouge, through all the battles for Tennessee, and on through the Atlanta Campaign and the resistance to Sherman's march to the sea. Jackman is an observer right up to the end, when Jefferson Davis and his fleeing cabinet meet for the last time at Washington, Georgia. Written with wit and insight, and unfailingly entertaining. Jackman's journal catches the spirit of the common soldier of the Confederacy in camp and field, as well as some of the excitement and confusion of battle. His opinions are frank, his prejudices few, and his warm and generous nature show through in his remarks on his fellow orphans. Especially significant for its behind-the-lines vignettes of the Army of Tennessee, this journal is one of the most important soldier journals to come from that troubled yet fascinating army.
Download or read book Reminiscences of a Soldier of the Orphan Brigade written by Lot D. Young and published by Good Press. This book was released on 2019-12-18 with total page 93 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In his captivating work, 'Reminiscences of a Soldier of the Orphan Brigade,' Lot D. Young provides readers with a firsthand account of his experiences as a soldier during the Civil War. Written in a straightforward and heartfelt style, the book offers a unique insight into the hardships and camaraderie of war, as well as the complex political and social dynamics of the time. Young's vivid descriptions and attention to detail bring the era to life, making it a valuable primary source for historians and Civil War enthusiasts alike. The book's intimate portrayal of the Orphan Brigade, a Confederate unit made up of Kentucky soldiers, adds a personal touch to the larger narrative of the war, making it a compelling read for anyone interested in this period of American history. Lot D. Young's firsthand perspective as a soldier in the Orphan Brigade lends authenticity and depth to his writing, making 'Reminiscences of a Soldier of the Orphan Brigade' a valuable contribution to the literature on the Civil War and an essential read for those seeking to understand the human experience of war.
Download or read book The Little Regiment written by Stephen Crane and published by . This book was released on 1896 with total page 220 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book History of the Orphan Brigade 1861 1865 written by E. Porter Thompson and published by American Society for Training & Development. This book was released on 1991-01-01 with total page 1264 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Ten Months in the Orphan Brigade written by Conrad Wise Chapman and published by Kent State University Press. This book was released on 1999 with total page 100 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Conrad Wise Chapman served for a year in the West with the Orphan Brigade of the 3rd Kentucky Regiment. This is his memoir, written from memory in 1867 and aided by his correspondence with his family. It bristles with a hatred for Yankees and recalls his soldiering days with nostalgia.
Download or read book Granbury s Texas Brigade written by John R. Lundberg and published by LSU Press. This book was released on 2012-03-14 with total page 345 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: John R. Lundberg's compelling new military history chronicles the evolution of Granbury's Texas Brigade, perhaps the most distinguished combat unit in the Confederate Army of Tennessee. Named for its commanding officer, Brigadier General Hiram B. Granbury, the brigade fought tenaciously in the western theater even after Confederate defeat seemed certain. Granbury's Texas Brigade explores the motivations behind the unit's decision to continue to fight, even as it faced demoralizing defeats and Confederate collapse. Using a vast array of letters, diaries, and regimental documents, Lundberg offers provocative insight into the minds of the unit's men and commanders. The caliber of that leadership, he concludes, led to the group's overall high morale. Lundberg asserts that although mass desertion rocked Granbury's Brigade early in the war, that desertion did not necessarily indicate a lack of commitment to the Confederacy but merely a desire to fight the enemy closer to home. Those who remained in the ranks became the core of Granbury's Brigade and fought until the final surrender. Morale declined only after Union bullets cut down much of the unit's officer corps at the Battle of Franklin in 1864. After the war, Lundberg shows, men from the unit did not abandon the ideals of the Confederacy -- they simply continued their devotion in different ways. Granbury's Texas Brigade presents military history at its best, revealing a microcosm of the Confederate war effort and aiding our understanding of the reasons men felt compelled to fight in America's greatest tragedy.
Download or read book Reminiscences of a Soldier of the Orphan Brigade written by L. D. Young and published by . This book was released on 2018-04-14 with total page 130 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Reminiscences of a Soldier of the Orphan Brigade is the story of a Confederate soldier.
