War Papers Read Before the Michigan Commandery of the Military Order of the Loyal Legion of the United States, Vol. 2 (Classic Reprint) - Hardcover

Military Order Of The Loyal Legion Of The United States; Michigan Commandery

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 0332867854 ISBN 13: 9780332867854

Publisher: Forgotten Books, 2017

Synopsis

A vivid collection of Civil War memoirs and battlefield essays, gathered for the Michigan Commandery’s War Papers.

This second volume, published in 1898, assembles 1893–1898 writings that mix personal recollections, battle accounts, and ceremonial addresses. Read by members who shaped the Loyal Legion’s memory of the conflict, the pages blend firsthand experiences with reflections on citizenship, patriotism, and the enduring meaning of service.

Inside you’ll find extended reminiscences of battles from Chickamauga to Petersburg, portraits of regiments and officers, and a series of speeches delivered at annual banquets. The book emphasizes the human side of warfare—the courage, losses, and the bonds formed among comrades—alongside practical, firsthand details of campaigns and sieges.

• Firsthand battlefield narratives that illuminate key Civil War campaigns
• Personal recollections and portraits of soldiers and leaders
• Addresses on citizenship, courage, and the meaning of military service
• Historical context tying 1861–1865 experiences to later generations

Ideal for readers of American military history, personal war narratives, and those curious about veteran perspectives from the Loyal Legion.

Edition details

• Publisher: Forgotten Books
• Publication date: 2017
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0332867854
• ISBN 13: 9780332867854
• Binding: Hardcover
• Number of pages: 331