Overview
Memories of the Civil War is the autobiographical account of Henry B. James, a Union infantryman fighting his way through the blood and guts of the US Civil War. A soldier with the Massachusetts 32nd Infantry, James miraculously survives one battle after another, describing his experiences in fascinating detail. Some of these conflicts include Antietam, Chancellorsville, and Gettysburg. The book also provides scenes of army life between skirmishes. We learn about camp life and survival on the road. Memories of the Civil War is a must-read for Civil War buffs.
