THE EIGHTH CONNECTICUT VOLUNTEER INFANTRY IN THE CIVIL WAR

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Details one of the longest-serving Union volunteer regiments in the Civil War that saw action throughout the Eastern Theater, from Burnside's expedition in North Carolina to the battles at Antietam, Fredericksburg, Cold Harbor, and Petersburg, as well as campaigns throughout Virginia. Drawing on soldiers' letters and diaries, this regimental history of the Eighth chronicles four years of combat service, with maps newly created from historical accounts. Contains 73 photos, maps, appendices, notes, bibliography, and index.