Preserving a pivotal chapter of the Civil War in Indiana history.
This nonfiction work recounts the origins, organization, and hard-fought service of the Eighty-first Regiment, Indiana Volunteer Infantry, from its formation through its many marches, campaigns, and fierce battles during the Great War of the Rebellion. Readers gain a vivid portrait of ordinary boys transformed into dependable soldiers, and a window into the experiences that shaped a generation.
This edition blends firsthand-style recollections with historical narrative, offering a clear sense of the regiment’s daily life, discipline, camaraderie, and the costs of war. It highlights the people, places, and moments that defined a crucial home front contribution to the Union effort.
- Emergence and composition of the regiment at Camp Noble in New Albany, Indiana
- Descriptions of marches, camps, and the evolving hardships of 1862–1865
- Personal anecdotes that illuminate courage, humor, and resilience under fire
- Context for the Civil War’s broader campaigns through the lens of one volunteer unit
Ideal for readers of Civil War history, Indiana military memory, and anyone interested in authentic recollections of the era.