On October 27; 1864; two marvels of the Civil War collided on the Roanoke River near Plymouth; North Carolina. The first was the formidable Confederate ironclad Albemarle; a 376-ton behemoth that had for months roamed the nearby rivers and waters of Albemarle Sound; defeating in turn everything the Federal Navy could throw at it. The second was William B. Cushing; a 21-year-old Federal naval lieutenant who had been selected to lead a virtual suicide mission to destroy the ironclad in her berth. This chronicle of the young officer's "David vs. Goliath" victory over the daunting ironclad presents a tale of courage and accomplishment.
#1846274 in Books McFarland 2009-11-30Original language:EnglishPDF # 1 10.00 x .70 x 6.90l; 1.00 #File Name: 0786445521258 pages
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3 of 3 people found the following review helpful. Walking with the 111thBy GerryThis book is oustanding; because Martin Husk has given us the opportunity through his writing to walk along with this unit. You can nearly feel the angst of the unit when it's poor leadership forces an unnecessary surrender at Harpers Ferry; or; you see yourself at the wall watching the confederates march across the field in Gettysburg; or even; just marching down rain soaked roads with your boots nearly being taken off by the clay soil. It still never ceases to amaze me the stoutness of men back then and how they put up with so much to truly save the nation.The book has helped me tie information together on the Regiment that my Great-Gt-Gt Grandfather and a Great-Gt-Gt Uncle so proudly served from their enlistment in Auburn to mustering out in Alexandria. It also gave me insight into some information I didn't know occurred just south of Petersburg; such as; Hancock nearly losing his command at Petersburg due to mistakes made by other General officers in the Union Army or the mistakes made at Ream's Station that caused my Great-Gt-Gt Uncle Charle's to be captured.I have walked a number of the battlefields on my own (spending hours to study the terrain and tactics used) and will do so again sometime to tie in the 111th to the battles now. This book gives me an even greater appreciation for what our soldiers did back then to bring this country back together again.I truly recommend buying this book - you'll be glad you did!0 of 0 people found the following review helpful. I love this bookBy CustomerI love this book. It focuses on the personal stories of the soldiers who fought with The 111th Volunteer Infantry. The letters to and from family members are very touching and some brought me to tears. I knew nothing about my GG Grandfather before reading this book. Now; he seems real and close to me. Thank you; Martin Husk. You brought me closer to my ancestor and my family history.1 of 1 people found the following review helpful. You won't be able to put it down!By Wendy TarbyI bought the 111th to learn more about my Great Great Grandfather's Civil War experiences. The book surpassed my expectations. Husk offers an amazing portrait of the war; interweaving personal accounts with the detailed and horrific accounting of battle. The reader will become quickly engaged with not only the regiment's strategies and tactics; but with the American heroes who fought with a united purpose. Overall; it is an excellent read.
