Byers, S. H. M. (Samuel Hawkins Marshall) 1838-1933 creator text utu 2012 monographic en 1 online resource : multiple file formats "With Fire and Sword" by Major S. H. M. Byers is a memoir written in the early 20th century. This work recounts the author's firsthand experiences as a soldier in the Union Army during the American Civil War, detailing various battles, skirmishes, and the treacherous conditions faced by soldiers. Byers provides an intimate look into the brutal realities of war through his own adventures, reflecting on the chaos and destruction surrounding him. The beginning of the memoir introduces us to Byers as he enlists in the Union Army amidst the fervor of patriotism, driven by a desire to serve and fight against Confederate forces. He describes the violent and desperate situation in Missouri, dominated by guerrilla warfare and civil strife, which sets the stage for his transition to active combat. Through vivid narratives, he shares his early adventures, such as capturing a notorious guerrilla and navigating the perils of a divided state, setting the tone for the harrowing yet transformative journey that unfolds throughout the war. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Release date is 2012-08-11 Produced by Greg Bergquist, Cathy Maxam, and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive/American Libraries.) Original publication data not identified United States -- History -- Civil War, 1861-1865 -- Prisoners and prisons United States -- History -- Civil War, 1861-1865 -- Personal narratives United States -- History -- Civil War, 1861-1865 -- Regimental histories Byers, S. H. M. (Samuel Hawkins Marshall), 1838-1933 United States. Army. Iowa Infantry Regiment, 5th (1861-1864) -- Biography Soldiers -- Iowa -- Biography Sherman's March to the Sea E456 Original publication data not identified 12000886 https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/40477 https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/40477 UtSlPG 260607 20260610133927.0 40477