02494cam a22003013u 450000100060000000300070000600500170001300600020003000700050003200800410003704000110007804100170008905000090010610000410011524500880015626400510024430000470029533600260034233700260036833800360039450000310043050802000046152013600066153400450202165300660206685600430213299900170217543641UtSlPG20260610134012.0mcr n260607r2013||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d  aUtSlPG 7aen2iso639-1 4aE4561 aCoffin, Charles Carleton,d1823-189610aFollowing the Flag, from August 1861 to November 1862, with the Army of the Potomac 1aSalt Lake City, UT :bProject Gutenberg,c2013  a1 online resource :bmultiple file formats  atextbtxt2rdacontent  acomputerbc2rdamedia  aonline resourcebcr2rdacarrier  aRelease date is 2013-09-04  aProduced by D Alexander, Linda Hamilton, and the Online
Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This
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by The Internet Archive)  a"Following the Flag: From August 1861 to November 1862, with the Army of the Potomac" by Charles Carleton Coffin is a historical account written in the mid-19th century. The book chronicles the experiences and operations of the Army of the Potomac during a tumultuous period of the American Civil War, focusing on key battles and events that shaped the conflict. Through personal observations and detailed narratives, the author paints a vivid picture of military life and the challenges faced by Union forces.  The opening of this work introduces Coffin's motivations for writing, highlighting his experience following the flag of the Union and his desire to document the Army of the Potomac's operations. He reflects on the aftermath of the Battle of Bull Run, where Northern confidence was initially shattered, yet resolve to continue fighting persisted. Coffin sets the stage for his narrative by discussing the aftermath of early defeats and the responses of both Union and Rebel forces, delving into the organization of the Army and its leadership under General McClellan. This portion establishes a backdrop of tension and anticipation, hinting at the significant events and battles to unfold throughout the narrative, all while giving insight into the sentiments of soldiers and the stakes of the war. (This is an automatically generated summary.)  nOriginal publication data not identified  aUnited States -- History -- Civil War, 1861-1865 -- Campaigns40uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/43641  c84480d84480