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This Civil War novel is filled with the author's first-hand observations of soldiers in camp, on the march, in battle, on bivouac, and in hospitals and prisons.
Published in 1882, these are the experiences and observations of George F. Williams of the 5th and 146th Regiments New York Volunteers during the Civil War.
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"Bullet and Shell" is a narrative account of the Civil War told from the viewpoint of ordinary soldiers who suffered through it. Illustrated with engravings and sketches by contemporary artist Edwin Forbes, this account by war correspondent Williams is unique in its understanding of the bravery of those who fought on both sides. 100 illustrations.
Bullet and Shell. War as the Soldier Saw It; Camp, March, and Picket; Battlefield and Bivouac; Prison and Hospital by George Forrester Williams,Richard Hooker Wilmer Pdf
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Bullet and Shell; War As the Soldier Saw It by George Forrester Williams Pdf
This historic book may have numerous typos and missing text. Purchasers can usually download a free scanned copy of the original book (without typos) from the publisher. Not indexed. Not illustrated. 1884 edition. Excerpt: ... and plenty of hard knocks successfully encountered together, had given Tom and me confidence in the future; and we had already exchanged many a thought on the day our regiment would return home. Tom, however, was never to see home again, poor fellow! for he met a soldier's death in the charge you fellows made so gallantly at' Gettysburg, before the Little Round Top. The picket billets had all been told off as the sun went down in a blaze of color; and I was placed in command of a small picket-post towards the left of our line, my position lying directly across an old by-road which skirted the mountain range at our back, and led to the village beyond. The evening was clear and warm; and as I passed along my chain of sentinels, and gave the countersign, I found the scene a very lovely and refreshing one, making me lose my regret at leaving camp. The birds were flitting in the trees above my head, seeking their nests; while the soft and busy hum of the summer insects made the stillness more marked by the contrast. The massive outlines of the mountains were fast becoming lost in the shades of night; and I almost forgot that I trod the soil of Virginia, so like did the scene appear to that of my own Northern home. Cautioning my men to keep a sharp lookout for any movement on the part of the enemy, and, above all, not permit any lurking guerilla to assail them, I retraced my steps to the rendezvous of my guard, finding their fire deftly hidden by a huge bowlder. The evening deepened into night, and the second relief of sentries had been duly posted, when I suddenly heard the one stationed in the road give a hurried challenge. No response was made to his summons, however; and I was settling myself in my snug corner once more when the same...
Bullet and Shell. War as the Soldier Saw It; Camp, March, and Picket; Battlefield and Bivouac; Prison and Hospital by Richard Hooker Wilmer,George Forrester Williams Pdf
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Author : Military Service Institution of the United States Publisher : Unknown Page : 488 pages File Size : 45,6 Mb Release : 1884 Category : Electronic ISBN : UCAL:B2873282
Author : Military Service Institution of the United States Publisher : Unknown Page : 468 pages File Size : 46,6 Mb Release : 1884 Category : Military art and science ISBN : PRNC:32101049986134