The many regiments that fought in the Civil War each had their own stories to tell about what they saw; smelled; tasted; heard and felt while serving in war. The Second Vermont Volunteer Infantry Regiment saw its first combat at the Battle of Bull Run and fought on to Lee's surrender. This richly illustrated work draws from service; pension and court-martial records; and personal letters and diaries to portray the junior officers; noncommissioned officers; and privates of the regiment as they were in battle; on the march; and in camp. Some were heroes; like Private William W. Noyes; awarded the Medal of Honor; and others were not; like Private George E. Blowers; executed for desertion. A roster of the 1;858 men who served in the regiment is provided.
#9463598 in Books McFarland n Company 2006-08-22Original language:English 10.25 x 7.00 x .75l; 1.45 #File Name: 0786424966279 pages
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0 of 0 people found the following review helpful. color!By Peter B Waltonthe book was fine as far as it goes; but it really needed a large selection of color photosuseful but not essential2 of 2 people found the following review helpful. Definitive if Overpriced Guide to SAC Markings!By Mike O'ConnorThough the early years of the Strategic Air Command have been fairly well documented; the markings carried by SAC aircraft of that period haven't. Happily for SAC fans; Rick Rodrigues stepped up to the bat; did a monumental job of researching and has produced what will; in all likelihood; by THE definitive book on SAC markings.After an opening chapter traces the formation of SAC; Rodrigues discusses basic USAF markings; the combat aircraft operated by SAC and the development of SAC's marking policies and practices before presenting an in-depth look at the individual SAC groups/wings; devoting separate chapters to bomb and recce groups/wings; fighter wings; separate squadrons and; finally; those units involved in 'Operation Crossroads.'Rodrigues presents the material in a straightforward; easy-to-understand fashion. The narrative is complimented by many rare photographs and aircraft marking diagrams. It's really a commendable piece of work.Having said that; the book is horribly overpriced at $85.00! Had Rodrigues' book included color profiles and/or photographs; that price tag might have been justified. In all probability; the high price will probably scare off most aviation buffs. What was McFarland thinking of?'Heavy metal' bomber enthusiasts and modellers should enjoy AIRCRAFT MARKINGS OF THE STRATEGIC AIR COMMAND; 1946-1953...if they can afford it. Given the enormous research effort Rodrigues put into this subject and the nicely-done end result; he deserves six stars. McFarland; however; gets 0 stars. Highly recommended.
