| Author |
Doan, Isaac C. |
| LoC No. |
02010037
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| Title |
Reminiscences of the Chattanooga campaign
A paper read at the reunion of Company B, Fortieth Ohio volunteer infantry, at Xenia, O., August 22, 1894
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| Original Publication |
United States: Isaac C. Doan,1894.
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| Note |
Reading ease score: 71.9 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.
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| Credits |
The Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive)
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| Summary |
"Reminiscences of the Chattanooga Campaign" by Isaac C. Doan is a historical account written in the late 19th century, reflecting on the experiences of a soldier during the pivotal Chickamauga and Chattanooga campaigns of the American Civil War. The book captures the intense and harrowing realities of battle, detailing the actions of Company B of the Fortieth Ohio Volunteer Infantry as they navigate the challenges of war in a vivid and personal narrative. In this account, Doan recounts significant moments from the campaign, beginning with the initial maneuvers of his brigade and escalating into intense skirmishes against the Confederate forces. Through engaging descriptions, he communicates the emotions, fears, and camaraderie shared among the soldiers. Doan highlights the complexity of combat, detailing the chaos of battle, the strategies employed, and the ultimate cost in human life. His reflections also touch upon themes of duty, survival, and the stark juxtaposition of nature's beauty against the backdrop of war. Ultimately, the narrative encapsulates the resilience and spirit of the Union soldiers as they fought for their cause in one of the war's most critical theaters. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Language |
English |
| LoC Class |
E456: History: America: Civil War period (1861-1865)
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| Subject |
United States -- History -- Civil War, 1861-1865 -- Campaigns
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| Subject |
United States -- History -- Civil War, 1861-1865 -- Personal narratives
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| Subject |
Chattanooga, Battle of, Chattanooga, Tenn., 1863
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| Subject |
Chickamauga, Battle of, Ga., 1863
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| Subject |
United States. Army. Ohio Infantry Regiment, 40th (1861-1864)
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| Subject |
Doan, Isaac C.
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| Category |
Text |
| EBook-No. |
68095 |
| Release Date |
May 15, 2022 |
| Copyright Status |
Public domain in the USA. |
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