The 43rd Alabama Infantry Volunteers were mustered into the Confederate States Volunteer Army in the spring of 1862. The companies moved from their homes throughout Alabama and formed their regiment in Mobile; Alabama. Archibald Gracie; a New Yorker by birth; European-educated; and a graduate of West Point; raised the regiment and served as their commander. General Gracie led the 43rd through their training and into war in Kentucky. They fought in Tennessee; the Battle of Chickamauga; and Virginia. They met the enemy along the river at Chester's Station; Drewry's Bluff; and Hatcher's Run while protecting the Southern capital at Richmond. The regiment saw demoralizing service while in the trenches of the besieged city of Petersburg for almost eight months. General Gracie himself died upon the battlement in Petersburg; killed by enemy fire while he observed their positions. In the spring of 1865 they lost their regimental flag in an encounter at Hatcher's Run. They were with Lee and the Confederate Northern Army of Virginia when they surrendered at Appomattox Court House on April 9; 1865. The story of the 1;260 Alabama men that were once part of the regiment is told here with the unit history and soldiers? individual military records.
#991563 in Books University of Tennessee Press 1999-09-15Original language:EnglishPDF # 1 9.00 x 1.10 x 6.00l; #File Name: 1572330619376 pages
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2 of 2 people found the following review helpful. The Wall Between is an essential readBy Lenore60I rated this book a 5 because the narrative is both clear and personal. Anne Braden's experiences as an activist for integration and against racism were enormously challenging. I would recommend this book to anyone who is interested in the on-going struggle to bridge the divide between races and heal past and present wounds.1 of 1 people found the following review helpful. understandingBy A Customerthis book for me is an understanding of what we as a nation are facing today;human rights. knowledge is the key to our understanding of the race and human rights issue in our nation and the world. in 1968 i met carl and anne braden and they were the only so called white people in the world i respected and trusted in the world. this i feel is a must read for any one who really wants to understand race in america.shahid al-bilali14 of 15 people found the following review helpful. Excellent book!By A CustomerI read The Wall Between; and I must say that it was a very informative book. It showed that the Civil Rights Movement did have an effect on both blacks and whites; and that there were indeed whites who made sacrifices for the cause. It also gave another perspective that is usually not seen - that of a white female who was involved in this movement. Learning about Anne and Carl Braden's lives before their decision to purchase the house for the Wades; was very instrumental in understanding why they made this decision. At times; the author seemed long-winded; but the information provided helped to understand how she felt about the decisions being made that affected not only her; and but also her family. Overall; the book was excellent!
