History of the Second Massachusetts Regiment of Infantry: Beverly Ford. by Oakey
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"History of the Second Massachusetts Regiment of Infantry: Beverly Ford" by Oakey is a historical account written in the late 19th century. This book provides a detailed narrative centered on the Second Massachusetts Regiment of Infantry during the Civil War, particularly focusing on the events and experiences surrounding the Battle of Beverly Ford. It captures the challenges faced by the soldiers and offers insights into military life and the nature of cavalry
operations during this pivotal conflict. The narrative begins by recounting the experiences of the regiment during the Chancellorsville campaign and leads into the preparations for the battle at Beverly Ford. Oakey shares vivid details about the regiment's movements, the atmosphere within the camp, and the dynamics among the soldiers. Through personal anecdotes and descriptions of key events—from the initial march towards the ford to the fierce cavalry battle—the author paints a vivid picture of the conflict and the camaraderie among the soldiers. The book also reflects on the emotional toll of war, illustrated through the losses and victories experienced by the cohort, ultimately underscoring the significance of their actions against the backdrop of the larger Civil War narrative. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Author | Oakey, Daniel, 1842-1888 |
|---|---|
| LoC No. | 45048375 |
| Title | History of the Second Massachusetts Regiment of Infantry: Beverly Ford. |
| Credits |
Produced by Tamise Totterdell and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive/American Libraries.) |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 65.3 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read. |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | E456: History: America: Civil War period (1861-1865) |
| Subject | United States. Army. Massachusetts Infantry Regiment, 2nd (1861-1864) |
| Subject | United States -- History -- Civil War, 1861-1865 -- Regimental histories -- Massachusetts |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 22586 |
| ISBN (HTML) | 979-8-238-22586-9 |
| Release Date | Sep 12, 2007 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 623 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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