000 02327cam a22003133u 4500
001 24606
003 UtSlPG
005 20260610133550.0
006 m
007 cr n
008 260607r2008||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d
040 _aUtSlPG
041 7 _aen
_2iso639-1
050 4 _aE456
100 1 _aIrwin, Richard B.
_q(Richard Biddle),
_d1839-1892
245 1 0 _aHistory of the Nineteenth Army Corps
264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
_c2008
300 _a1 online resource :
_bmultiple file formats
336 _atext
_btxt
_2rdacontent
337 _acomputer
_bc
_2rdamedia
338 _aonline resource
_bcr
_2rdacarrier
500 _aRelease date is 2008-02-13
508 _aE-text prepared by Ed Ferris
520 _a"History of the Nineteenth Army Corps" by Richard B. Irwin is a historical account written in the late 19th century. The work chronicles the formation, campaigns, and experiences of the Nineteenth Army Corps, a significant unit of Union soldiers during the American Civil War. The narrative likely covers various battles and logistical challenges faced by the corps, focusing on the themes of sacrifice, perseverance, and military strategy. The opening of the text introduces the purpose of the narrative, highlighting the importance of documenting the history of the Nineteenth Army Corps, which is often overshadowed by other corps known for their prominent battles. Irwin, a former Lieutenant-Colonel and Assistant Adjutant-General of the Corps, sets the stage by mentioning the need to recount events from before the formal establishment of the corps to its eventual dissolution. It emphasizes a commitment to capturing not just the valor but also the everyday experiences of the soldiers who served, as well as honoring those who sacrificed their lives in service to the Union. The opening also indicates that the narrative will delve into significant locations and campaigns like New Orleans and Vicksburg, contextualizing the corps' actions within the broader scope of the war. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534 _nOriginal publication data not identified
653 _aUnited States -- History -- Civil War, 1861-1865 -- Regimental histories
653 _aUnited States. Army. Corps, 19th
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/24606
999 _c65607
_d65607