Detailed Minutiae of Soldier Life in the Army of Northern Virginia 1861-1865

by Carlton McCarthy

Overview

The author, who fought as a private in the Army of Northern Virginia during the Civil War, describes the Confederate soldier’s daily struggles with hunger, illness, fear, and the perils of combat; as well as his pride of service, love of comrades, and courage in the face of overwhelming odds

Product Details

BN ID:	2940011955341
Publisher:	Cherry Lane Ebooks
Publication date:	12/30/2010
Sold by:	Barnes & Noble
Format:	eBook
File size:	2 MB

About the Author

Pvt Carlton McCarthy, a child of education and proper upbringing, Carlton still saw fit to join the Richmond Howitzers. He would stay with this unit for the duration of the war. He fought through most of the principal battles of the Army of Northern Virginia, and would surrender with them at Appomattox C.H. on April 9th 1865.During one fight, when the artillerists were overwhelmed by Union troops, they dropped their tools and fought as infantrymen. His brother, a Captain was killed at Cold Harbor.