ePub August Willich's Gallant Dutchmen: Civil War Letters from the 32nd Indiana Infantry (Civil War in the North) by From Brand: Kent State Univ Pr in History

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1 of 1 people found the following review helpful. Interesting and helpful in my genealogy research!By Debra CarolI recently discovered that my 2nd great grandfather; a German immigrant; volunteered for this all German regiment who fought for the Union in the Civil War. My 5 star rating is probably influenced by my love for family history. The book gives a look into what life was like as German born men who wanted to be an American in every sense. These men wanted to prove themselves to be Americans and make a contribution. It is especially interesting to read letters from some of the men as they give their accounts of particular battles and soldier life in general. This regiment is especially interesting because of the ancestral heritage of the men. As a descendant of one of the soldier's I found the book to give me some insight into my grandfather's life during this time. This book increased my interest and as a result I ordered my 4th great grandfather's pension records!1 of 1 people found the following review helpful. A great readBy RobertWhile doing my genealogy I discovered this wonderful book on the 32nd Indiana Infantry Volunteers Regiment (The All German Regiment). The book is a compliation of the translated letters written by the members of the regiment during the Civil War and show how members of the unit lived; played and fought. The author put a great deal of work into this book.1 of 1 people found the following review helpful. Great bookBy Susan Y. ClawsonThis is a very interesting book and it has been very helpful for the article I am writing on the 32nd Indiana (First German) for a genealogy newsletter. Helped me understand why the Germans had a regiment of their own.