FIRST AND SECOND MARYLAND INFANTRY, C.S.A.

ROBERT J. DRIVER JR

ISBN 10: 1585499013 / ISBN 13: 9781585499014

Published by Willow Bend Books, USA, 2003

About this Item

Ex-Library Book. The dustwrapper is protected by a clear cover with has markings and stickers, the dustwrapper has library sticker to tail of spine and top back, has some wear to the edges and corners, is taped to inside covers. The grey boards are rubbed with bumping and shelf wear to the edges, tape to middle of front and back edges, with bright lettering to the spine and front cover. Discolouring to page edges with date to top, library stamp to title page. The binding is firm. The pages appear clean and crease free. This book has 581 pages. All in all a nice example of this book.

Seller Inventory # 06.05.2026/HR/1138/BOXKP47

Bibliographic Details

• Title: FIRST AND SECOND MARYLAND INFANTRY, C.S.A.
• Publisher: Willow Bend Books, USA
• Publication Date: 2003
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1585499013
• ISBN 13: 9781585499014
• Binding: Hardcover
• Condition: Good
• Dust Jacket Condition: Good
• Weight: 1138 kilograms

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Synopsis

The First Maryland Infantry was formed from Marylanders who chose to cast their lot with the Confederacy against a Union government that had invaded their state and established martial law, forcing those who disagreed with the invasion of the South to join the Confederates or to submit to what they considered as tyranny. Organized at Harpers Ferry, they fought in the first battle of the war at Bull Run, and distinguished themselves for their valor. The Marylanders fought in the Shenandoah Valley under Jackson, bringing new honors to their fame. During the Seven Day Campaign they made an outstanding charge across open fields to help break the Union lines at Gaines's Mill. Disbanded in 1862, they quickly reorganized and gathered new recruits to become the Second Maryland Infantry. These gallant Marylanders defended the Shenandoah Valley during the winter of 1862-63, and then fought in the battle of Winchester in 1863. Joining Lee's Army of Northern Virginia, they charged up Culp's Hill on July 2-3, losing half their number. In june, 1864, the Marylanders charged without orders and closed a gap in the Confederate lines at Cold Harbor. Defending Petersburg, they were in several counterattacks to recover the Weldon Railroad. During the winter of 1864-65 the Marylanders were constantly called on for picket duty, while others around them deserted. They fought to the last at Petersburg in April, 1865, and the survivors surrendered at Appomattox Court House on April 9, 1865. 2003, 6 x 9, index, cloth, 581 pp.