Civil War Experiences, 1862-1865 / Chickamauga, Mission Ridge, Buzzard Roost, Resaca, Rome, New Hope Church, Kenesaw Mountain, Peach Tree Creek, Atlanta, Jonesboro, Averysboro, Bentonville

Name: Civil War Experiences, 1862-1865 / Chickamauga, Mission Ridge, Buzzard Roost, Resaca, Rome, New Hope Church, Kenesaw Mountain, Peach Tree Creek, Atlanta, Jonesboro, Averysboro, Bentonville
Author: Edward Mott Robbins

By Edward Mott Robbins

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A firsthand account of service in the western theater that follows enlistment through major campaigns, tracing marches, guard duty, skirmishes, and pitched engagements such as Chickamauga, Mission Ridge, and the Atlanta campaign. The narrative combines tactical and logistical detail—railroad protection, reorganization of units, and court-martial proceedings—with personal episodes of camp life, weather hardships, interactions with civilians and opposing soldiers, small raids, and social moments. Observations about changing leadership, comradeship, and the moral weight of wartime justice give an episodic, ground-level view of soldiering amid extended operations.

About the Author

Edward Mott Robbins

Edward Mott Robbins was a soldier and author known for his firsthand account of the American Civil War. His notable work, "Civil War Experiences, 1862-1865," chronicles his experiences in significant battles such as Chickamauga, Mission Ridge, and Atlanta. Through his narrative, Robbins provides valuable insights into the life of a soldier during this tumultuous period in American history. His writings contribute to the understanding of the Civil War's impact on individuals and the broader historical context.