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100 1 _aOlmstead, Charles H.,
_d1837-1926
245 1 0 _aReminiscences of Service with the First Volunteer Regiment of Georgia, Charleston Harbor, in 1863 :
_bAn address delivered before the Georgia Historical Society, March 3, 1879
264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
_c2010
300 _a1 online resource :
_bmultiple file formats
336 _atext
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_2rdacontent
337 _acomputer
_bc
_2rdamedia
338 _aonline resource
_bcr
_2rdacarrier
500 _aRelease date is 2010-12-04
508 _aProduced by Sam W. and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net (This book was produced from scanned images of public domain material from the Google Print project.)
520 _a"Reminiscences of Service with the First Volunteer Regiment of Georgia" by Colonel Charles H. Olmstead is a historical account written in the late 19th century. This book recounts the personal experiences of Olmstead during the Civil War, focusing particularly on the defense of Charleston Harbor and the events surrounding Battery Wagner in 1863. It provides insights not only into the military strategies and battle conditions but also explores the camaraderie and hardships faced by the soldiers. In this evocative narrative, Olmstead details his regiment's mobilization for action amid the tumultuous backdrop of the war, capturing both the exhilaration and fear of impending battles. He vividly recounts the chaotic preparations, the intense combat experiences, and the strategies employed by both Confederate and Union forces during the siege of Battery Wagner. Through descriptions of fierce battles, the natural scenery of Charleston, and anecdotes of personal heroism and sacrifice among soldiers, Olmstead paints a comprehensive picture of what it meant to serve during one of the pivotal moments of the Civil War. The book serves as a tribute to the valor of those who fought and offers a personal, immersive connection to a key event in American history. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534 _nOriginal publication data not identified
653 _aUnited States -- History -- Civil War, 1861-1865 -- Regimental histories
653 _aConfederate States of America. Army. Georgia Infantry Regiment, 1st (1861-1865)
653 _aCharleston (S.C.) -- History -- Siege, 1863
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/34566
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