A veteran’s life, a soldier’s legacy, and a window into Civil War artillery command. This memoir presents the life of Richard Snowden Andrews, a Maryland officer who led an artillery battalion in the Confederate Army and shaped battles from Fredericksburg to Chancellorsville, with a personal lens on duty, loyalty, and the costs of war.
Grounded in a member of a storied military family, the book blends family memory with battlefield detail. It recounts training, leadership, and the daily experiences of an artillery officer, alongside portraits, letters, and recollections that illuminate a turbulent era.
- Personal reminiscences and firsthand battlefield accounts from key campaigns
- Chapters that trace the officer’s life, from early service to major battles
- Riveting scenes from Fredericksburg, Second Fredericksburg, and beyond, told with care
- Illustrations, portraits, and official reports that contextualize the era
Ideal for readers of Civil War history, military biographies, and collectors of definitive memoirs of Confederate service.