Musket and Sword, or the Camp, March, and Firing Line in the Army of the Potomac Classic Reprint
Language: English
Published by Forgotten Books, 2018
- Hardcover
- New

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- Title
- Musket and Sword, or the Camp, March, and Firing Line in the Army of the Potomac Classic Reprint
- Author
- Edwin Clark Bennett
- Publisher
- Forgotten Books
- Publication year
- 2018
- Condition
- New
- Binding
- HRD
- Language
- English
- ISBN 10
- 0484828274
- ISBN 13
- 9780484828277
- Item weight
- 705 grams
Discover the Civil War through the eyes of a private soldier who lived the daily grind, winter marches, and hard-won lessons of the Army of the Potomac.
This memoir offers a vivid, ground‑level view of life on campaign, from the regiment’s first bold steps to the sounds of battle and the care given to the wounded.
In these pages, you’ll follow a Massachusetts unit from its early mobilization to the grim realities of winter quarters and sustained campaigning. The author blends personal experience with frontline observations, highlighting the people, routines, and decisions that defined the era. The volume also looks at the broader, practical side of war—canteen life, chaplaincy, and the often overlooked details that shaped daily strength and morale.- A frontline narrator’s account of marching, training, and the rhythm of camp life.
- Portraits of officers, enlisted men, and the regulars who shaped leadership and teamwork.
- Insights into the challenges of supply, discipline, and the human cost of prolonged campaigns.
- Discussion of topics like chaplains, wounded care, and the social dynamics of volunteer troops.
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