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Stand Firm Ye Boys from Maine - The 20th Maine and the Gettysburg Campaign (Paperback, Fifteenth Anniversary Edition)
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Stand Firm Ye Boys from Maine - The 20th Maine and the Gettysburg Campaign (Paperback, Fifteenth Anniversary Edition)
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Fought amid rocks and trees, in thick blinding smoke, and under
exceedingly stressful conditions, the battle for the southern slope
of Little Round Top on July 2, 1863 stands among the most famous
and crucial military actions in American history, one of the key
engagements that led to the North's victory at Gettysburg.
In this powerfully narrated history, Maine historian Tom Desjardin
tells the story of the 20th Maine Regiment, the soldiers who fought
and won the battle of Little Round Top. This engaging work is the
culmination of years of detailed research on the experiences of the
soldiers in that regiment, telling the complete story of the unit
in the Gettysburg Campaign, from June 21 through July 10, 1863.
Desjardin uses more than seventy first-hand accounts to tell the
story of this campaign in critical detail. He brings the personal
experiences of the soldiers to life, relating the story from both
sides and revealing the actions and feelings of the men from
Alabama who tried, in vain, to seize Little Round Top. Indeed,
ranging from the lowest ranking private to the highest officers,
this book explores the terrible experiences of war and their tragic
effect. Following the regiment through the campaign enables readers
to understand fully the soldiers' feelings towards the enemy,
towards citizens of both North and South, and towards the
commanders of the two armies. In addition, this book traces the
development of the legend of Gettysburg, as veterans of the fight
struggle to remember, grasp, and memorialize their part in the
largest battle ever fought on the continent.
With a new preface and updated maps and illustrations, Stand Firm
Ye Boys of Maine offers a compelling account of one of the most
crucial small engagements of the Civil War.
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