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Battle of the Crater; and Experiences of Prison Life

By Sumner U. Shearman
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A Union captain of the Fourth Rhode Island Volunteers offers a first-person account of the planning, tunneling, and detonation of a mine beneath Confederate works during the Petersburg campaign, describing the technical effort, the explosion that created the crater, and the immediate confusion and orders governing the planned assault. The narrator details command decisions, unit positions, and his regiment's role in the assault, then turns to his subsequent capture and experiences in Confederate prisons, recounting conditions, daily life, and the personal effects of confinement on soldiers.

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Sumner U. Shearman

Sumner U. Shearman was an American author known for his firsthand account of the Civil War, particularly in his notable work "Battle of the Crater; and Experiences of Prison Life." This book provides a detailed narrative of his experiences during the Battle of the Crater and the subsequent hardships he faced as a prisoner of war. Shearman's writing offers valuable insights into the realities of military life and the psychological impact of war, contributing to the broader understanding of Civil War literature.

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