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The History of Battery H First Regiment Rhode Island Light Artillery in the War to Preserve the Union 1861-1865

By Earl Fenner
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The narrative recounts the origin, training, and wartime service of a Rhode Island light artillery battery, tracing recruitment, camp life, artillery drill, and movements from organization through major campaigns. It describes the unit's participation in field operations, siege and trench service, repulsing enemy assaults, and the final pursuit and surrender events, interweaving daily memoranda, official reports, and personal memoirs. The volume concludes with rosters, a mortuary record, and portraits of officers and men, providing a detailed administrative and human account of the battery's experiences during the conflict.

About the Author

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Earl Fenner

Earl Fenner was an American author known for his detailed historical account of the Civil War, particularly through his work "The History of Battery H First Regiment Rhode Island Light Artillery in the War to Preserve the Union 1861-1865." This book provides a firsthand perspective on the experiences of soldiers in the First Regiment Rhode Island Light Artillery, contributing to the understanding of military history and the personal narratives of those who served. Fenner's writing reflects a commitment to preserving the memories of the Civil War, offering insights into the challenges and triumphs faced by the troops during this tumultuous period in American history.

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