Your Brother In Arms: A Union Soldier's Odyssey

摘要

As the title infers, Your Brother in Arms: A Union Soldier's Odyssey, conveys the experiences of an enthusiastic 19-year-old volunteer. George P. McClelland joined the army with a group of his friends, nicknamed the "Luny Crowd," in August 1862. (McClelland rose to the rank of brevet major in 1865.). Author Richard C. Plumb has assembled a rich history from letters McClelland wrote (primarily to his two sisters) that shares his insights as a common soldier during his two-and-a-half years with the 155th Pennsylvania Infantry Regiment. McClelland's letters provide a glimpse into the horrors of battle, the daily monotony of camp life, and the enduring campaign marches.