Battery D, First Rhode Island Light Artillery, in the Civil War, 1861-1865 (Classic Reprint) - Hardcover

George C. Sumner

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 0484903314 ISBN 13: 9780484903318

Publisher: Forgotten Books, 2018

Synopsis

Inside the Knoxville siege and fortifications, a firsthand look at how a pivotal frontier stronghold was built and defended.

This account covers the layout of the defensive ring around Knoxville, the key hills and forts, and how troops rushed to complete works under pressure. It highlights the design choices, the rough realities of construction, and the daily life of soldiers during a critical moment in the Civil War.

The narrative threads together strategic sites, such as Fort Sanders and the surrounding batteries, with the human stories of artillery units, engineers, and labor details. It describes how the line of defense evolved, the role of patrols, and the quick adaptations that helped the garrison hold the town against a larger force.

• How the fortifications were planned, measured, and improvised in real time
• Locations and purposes of batteries along Second Creek, the railroad, and surrounding hills
• The work culture of soldiers and citizens collaborating on earthworks and ditches
• Daily life in the fort, from early preparations to moments of alert and risk

Ideal for readers interested in Civil War sieges, military engineering, and the Knoxville campaign of 1863–1865.

Edition details

• Publisher: Forgotten Books
• Publication date: 2018
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0484903314
• ISBN 13: 9780484903318
• Binding: Hardcover
• Number of pages: 206