Colonels in Blue--Illinois, Iowa, Minnesota and Wisconsin: A Civil War Biographical Dictionary

by Roger D. Hunt

Overview

The sixth in a series documenting Union army colonels, this biographical dictionary lists regimental commanders from Illinois, Iowa, Minnesota and Wisconsin. A brief sketch of each is included—many published here for the first time—giving a synopsis of Civil War service and biographical details, along with photos where available.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9780786498550
Publisher:	McFarland & Company, Inc., Publishers
Publication date:	03/09/2017
Pages:	316
Sales rank:	1,147,958
Product dimensions:	6.90(w) x 9.90(h) x 0.90(d)
Age Range:	18 Years

About the Author

Roger D. Hunt, a retired software engineer, has published works on Union colonels from the New England states, New York, Pennsylvania, the Mid-Atlantic states, Michigan, Ohio, West Virginia, Indiana, Kentucky, Tennessee, the Mid-Western states, and the Western states and territories. He lives in Gettysburg, Pennsylvania.

Table of Contents

Table of Contents

Acknowledgments
Introduction
Illinois Regiments
Biographies
Iowa Regiments
Biographies
Minnesota Regiments
Biographies
Wisconsin Regiments
Biographies
Bibliography
Index of Names

Editorial Reviews

Hunt’s work sets a fine example for serious researchers to follow...a definitive biographical dictionary of may of the lesser-known leaders of the Civil War...recommended. [Hunt’s] Colonels in Blue series offers new life to a group of individuals often overlooked by mythologized battles and leaders...meticulously researched and organized...Hunt further humanizes and affirms his deep interest in his subjects through the inclusion of postwar data...Hunt’s sleek organizational style makes for easy reading. Even the most experienced researcher is sure to find unfamiliar gems hidden among his research and bibliographical notes.”—Civil War News

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