The Rebel Yell & the Yankee Hurrah: The Civil War Journal of a Maine VolunteerOn an "I will if you will" dare, John Haley enlisted in the 17th Maine Regiment in August 1862 "for three years, unless sooner discharged." ("Discharged, shot, or starved" would have been more accurate, Haley later wryly observed.) Though a reluctant soldier at first, he served steadfastly in the Army of the Potomac for nearly three years, participating in some of the most significant battles of the Civil War. John Haley was not the only soldier to record each day's events in his journal by firelight or picket's lantern, for his was a literate generation. He was unusual in that he later painstakingly rewrote his battlefield notes, "reflecting at leisure" and adding fascinating political and personal commentary to produce the remarkable volume he called Haley's Chronicles. -- Back cover. |
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Page 241
... Division of the corps as a support to that portion of the line menaced . The Rebels confidently advanced , but were hurled back , leaving most of their dead on the field . Among them was a major general , his adjutant , and the young ...
... Division of the corps as a support to that portion of the line menaced . The Rebels confidently advanced , but were hurled back , leaving most of their dead on the field . Among them was a major general , his adjutant , and the young ...
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... division of Hooker's as support for Franklin , who would then withdraw his force and use his ' support ' as the attacking party . This insured Rebel success on the left and set the Rebels free to send much of their force on the right to ...
... division of Hooker's as support for Franklin , who would then withdraw his force and use his ' support ' as the attacking party . This insured Rebel success on the left and set the Rebels free to send much of their force on the right to ...
Page 308
... division commanders pick straws . The task fell to the worst possible choice , Brigadier General Ledlie's division . The fatal match was struck but the fuse failed to explode the charge . Two officers volunteered to enter and relight it ...
... division commanders pick straws . The task fell to the worst possible choice , Brigadier General Ledlie's division . The fatal match was struck but the fuse failed to explode the charge . Two officers volunteered to enter and relight it ...
Contents
Preface | 6 |
Introduction by Robert M York | 6 |
Who Was John Haley? A Brief Biography | 12 |
Copyright | |
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The Rebel Yell & the Yankee Hurrah: The Civil War Journal of a Maine Volunteer John West Haley No preview available - 1985 |
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