Publisher's Synopsis
Henry Wilson�������s Regiment: History of the Twenty-Second Massachusetts Infantry, the Second Company Sharpshooters, and the Third Light Battery is a book written by John Lord Parker in 1887. The book provides a detailed account of the military history of the Twenty-Second Massachusetts Infantry, the Second Company Sharpshooters, and the Third Light Battery during the American Civil War. The author, John Lord Parker, was a member of the Twenty-Second Massachusetts Infantry and participated in many of the battles described in the book. The book starts with a brief history of the formation of the regiment and its early training. It then goes on to describe the regiment's participation in several key battles, including Antietam, Fredericksburg, Chancellorsville, Gettysburg, and the Wilderness. The author provides vivid descriptions of the battles, including the tactics used by both sides, the casualties suffered, and the bravery of the soldiers. In addition to the military history, the book also provides insights into the daily life of the soldiers, including their food, clothing, and medical care. The author also describes the relationships between the soldiers and their officers, as well as the relationships between soldiers of different ranks.Overall, Henry Wilson�������s Regiment: History of the Twenty-Second Massachusetts Infantry, the Second Company Sharpshooters, and the Third Light Battery is an important historical document that provides a detailed account of the military history of a regiment during the American Civil War. The book is a must-read for anyone interested in the history of the Civil War or military history in general.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.