{"product_id":"the-11th-wisconsin-in-the-civil-war-9781476685205","title":"The 11th Wisconsin in the Civil War","description":"\u003cb\u003eBook Synopsis\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003e   This volume details the Civil War experiences of the 11th Wisconsin Volunteers as they traveled more than 9000 miles in the service of their country. The book looks at the attitude prevalent in Wisconsin at the start of the war and discusses the background of the men who comprised the regiment, 72 percent of whom were farmers. Compiled primarily from the letters and diaries of the men who served in the 11th Wisconsin, the work focuses on the firsthand day-to-day experiences of the common soldier, including rations (or lack thereof), clothing, disease, and, at times, the simple act of waiting.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e   The 11th Wisconsin lost more men to disease than to battle, so their story presents an accurate picture not only of the heroic but also the sometimes humdrum yet perilous existence of the soldier. Appendices provide a list of occupations practiced by the men, dates of muster into service for the regiment''s companies and a copy of a sermon delivered by George Wells after Lee''s surr\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eTrade Review\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWehner makes rich use of primary sources...a solid examination.\" —\u003ci\u003eBlue \u0026amp; Gray Magazine\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"Delving into more obscure corners of the Civil War is one of the book's highlights. … The volume's content is well presented. ...a fine regimental history, thoughtfully constructed, and backed by solid research...recommended.\" —\u003ci\u003eCivil War Books and Authors\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"First person accounts...good storytelling...a very good book on this previously forgotten regiment... Wehner's writing style was very enjoyable and allows readers to become immersed in the story of the regiment. ...a great tribute...highly recommended.\" —\u003ci\u003eTOCWOC – A Civil War blog\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"The powerful story of a regiment from the Wisconsin frontier that saw hard service in the Western Theater. Christopher Wehner has written a deeply researched Civil War narrative.\" —Lance J. Herdegen, author of \u003ci\u003eThe Men Stood Like Iron: How the Iron Brigade Won Its Name\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"A first-rate account of a Union regiment that fought in some of the toughest campaigns of the Civil War in the West. Well researched and well written. Highly recommended.\" —William Shea, co-author of \u003ci\u003ePea Ridge\u003c\/i\u003e and \u003ci\u003eVicksburg Is the Key\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eTable of Contents\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePreface and Acknowledgments\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMaps\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1. 1861—The \"Glorious Opportunity\"\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e2. From Farmers to Soldiers\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e3. A Godforsaken Place\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e4. 1862—In This Land of Rebeldom \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e5. Contraband and Cotton\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e6. 1863—A Midnight Battle\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e7. Champion Hill\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e8. Vicksburg—Through the Mouth of Hell \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e9. 1864—Bivouacked in the Sand\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e10. Damn the Torpedoes!\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e11. 1865—Down on the Bayou\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e12. What an Awful Destruction of Human Life\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e13. Back Home and to the Frontier\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAppendix A: Roster of the 11th Wisconsin\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAppendix B: Civilian Occupations of 11th Wisconsin Soldiers \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAppendix C: Muster Sites for the 11th Wisconsin Regiment\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAppendix D: Victory Sermon by 11th\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWisconsin Volunteer George Wells\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAppendix E: Army of the Tennessee Officers \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eChapter Notes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBibliography        \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIndex\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cul\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"McFarland \u0026 Co Inc","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51040493207895,"sku":"9781476685205","price":23.74,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0817\/1739\/5799\/files\/9781476685205.jpg?v=1750946922","url":"https:\/\/bookcurl.com\/products\/the-11th-wisconsin-in-the-civil-war-9781476685205","provider":"Book Curl","version":"1.0","type":"link"}