In 1862, Ellis Spear, a former Union Army officer, wrote The Story of the Raising and Organization of a Regiment of Volunteers in 1862. The book is a detailed account of the process of raising and organizing a regiment of volunteers during the American Civil War. Spear begins by discussing the various steps involved in recruiting and organizing a regiment, including the selection of officers, the enlistment of soldiers, and the training of the regiment. He then goes on to discuss the various battles and campaigns in which the regiment participated, including the Battle of Antietam, the Battle of Gettysburg, and the Battle of Chancellorsville. Finally, Spear concludes with a discussion of the regiment's legacy and its impact on the war effort. The book is an invaluable resource for anyone interested in the history of the American Civil War.
By Ellis Spear · First published 1903 · Genre: Military History, Biography, Non-Fiction