Inside the Army of the Potomac by J Gregory Acken
Francis Adams Donaldson, full of idealistic enthusiasm in the early days of the Civil War, enlisted in the 71st Pennsylvania Regiment. After recovering from a wound incurred at Ball's Bluff, he quickly joined the 118th Pennsylvania. As the realities of campaigns, battles, and infighting among his fellow soldiers begin to press down on him, however, his letters and diary betray a growing disenchantment that leads to a startling climax. Donaldson's fiercely candid observations reveal much about the political life of the Army of the Potomac, and his letters contribute unforgettable descriptions of action at Antietam, Fredericksburg, Chancellorsville, and Gettysburg.
J. Gregory Acken in a member of the board of governors of the Civil War Library and Museum and a noted historian of the American Civil War period.
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| ISBN 13 | 9780811709019 |
| ISBN 10 | 0811709019 |
| Title | Inside the Army of the Potomac |
| Author | J Gregory Acken |
| Condition | Unavailable |
| Binding Type | Hardback |
| Publisher | Stackpole Books |
| Year published | 1998-07-15 |
| Number of pages | 480 |
| Cover note | Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary. |
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