02684cam a22003253u 4500 62649 UtSlPG 20260610134437.0 m cr n 260607r2020||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d UtSlPG en iso639-1 E456 Hinsdale, John Wetmore, 1843-1921 History of the Seventy-Second Regiment of the North Carolina Troops in the War Between the States, 1861-'65 History of the 72nd Regiment of the North Carolina Troops in the War Between the States, 1861-'65 Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg, 2020 1 online resource : multiple file formats text txt rdacontent computer c rdamedia online resource cr rdacarrier Release date is 2020-07-15 Produced by John Campbell and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive) "History of the Seventy-Second Regiment of the North Carolina Troops in the War Between the States, 1861-’65" by Col. John W. Hinsdale is a historical account written in the early 20th century. This book documents the experiences and valor of the Seventy-Second Regiment, composed largely of young soldiers known as the Junior Reserves who served during the American Civil War. The narrative covers their organization, battles, and personal stories, providing a poignant insight into the struggles faced by these young combatants and the broader context of the war. In the book, Hinsdale details the formation of the Seventy-Second Regiment in the context of dire circumstances faced by the Confederacy in 1864. Compiled from historical records and personal accounts, it chronicles their training, key battles including the defense of Fort Fisher, and individual acts of bravery displayed during multiple confrontations with Union forces. The narrative emphasizes the dedication, heroism, and sacrifices made by these young soldiers, often contrasting their youthful innocence with the harsh realities of war. The book serves not only as a tribute to those who served but also as a critical examination of the impact the Civil War had on North Carolina and its people. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Original publication data not identified Confederate States of America. Army. North Carolina Infantry Regiment, 72nd North Carolina -- History -- Civil War, 1861-1865 -- Regimental histories https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/62649 103473 103473