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100 1 _aRogers, Robert M.,
_d1839-1904
245 1 4 _aThe 125th Regiment, Illinois Volunteer Infantry: Attention Batallion!
264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
_c2016
300 _a1 online resource :
_bmultiple file formats
336 _atext
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_2rdacontent
337 _acomputer
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_2rdamedia
338 _aonline resource
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500 _aRelease date is 2016-06-23
508 _aProduced by Richard Tonsing, The Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive)
520 _a"The 125th Regiment, Illinois Volunteer Infantry: Attention Battalion!" by Robert M. Rogers is a historical account written in the late 19th century. The book serves as a firsthand narrative of the experiences and memories of the 125th Illinois Volunteer Infantry during the Civil War, exploring their organization, early campaigns, and the comradeship built amidst the trials of military life. Through the personal touch of the author, who was a soldier in the regiment, readers can expect an engaging portrayal of the bravery and struggles faced by these soldiers. The opening of the work reveals the author’s intention to document the military life of the 125th Illinois, starting with their initial formation and the challenges of adjusting to army life. Rogers reflects on their mustering into service, the camaraderie among soldiers from farming communities, and the vivid emotions experienced during their departure from home. He shares anecdotes about life in camp, including their struggles with equipment, early drills, and humorous incidents that showcase their inexperience. The narrative sets a tone of nostalgia and sincerity, emphasizing the dedication and sacrifices of those who served, and hints at the trials they will face in the battles to come. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534 _nOriginal publication data not identified
653 _aUnited States -- History -- Civil War, 1861-1865 -- Regimental histories
653 _aIllinois -- History -- Civil War, 1861-1865 -- Regimental histories
653 _aUnited States. Army. Illinois Infantry Regiment, 125th (1861-1865) -- History
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/52399
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