The Fighting Fifteenth Alabama Infantry: A Civil War History and Roster

by James P. Faust

Overview

At the start of the Civil War, volunteers from six counties in southeastern Alabama formed the 15th Alabama Infantry Regiment. As part of Robert E. Lee's Army of Northern Virginia--and briefly serving with Braxton Bragg's Army of Tennessee--the 15th Alabama was one of the Confederacy's most active regiments and fought in many of the war's key battles.

Based on firsthand accounts, this volume chronicles the regiment's experiences from its organization in July 1861 through its surrender at Appomattox. Detailed firsthand accounts are given of the 15th's action at Shenandoah, Gettysburg, Chickamauga and Spotsylvania, along with intimate descriptions of camp life. Service records of each member are provided, including enlistment, hometown, battle wounds and, where applicable, cause of death.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781476618562
Publisher:	McFarland & Company, Incorporated Publishers
Publication date:	11/19/2014
Sold by:	Barnes & Noble
Format:	eBook
Pages:	228
File size:	12 MB
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Age Range:	18 Years

About the Author

James P. Faust is a private investigator. He is a 20 year veteran of the U.S. Army and retired as a major. He lives in Ozark, Alabama.
James P. Faust is a private investigator. He is a 20 year veteran of the U.S. Army and retired as a major. He lives in Ozark, Alabama.

Table of Contents

Table of Contents

Preface
One—Raising a Regiment
Two—Settling in Virginia
Three—The Foot Cavalry
Four—Sharpsburg, Fredericksburg and Winter Quarters
Five—Gettysburg
Six—The 15th Moves West
Seven—Back in Virginia
Appendix A: Service Records
Appendix B: 15th Alabama Infantry Regiment Battle Flag
Appendix C: Reunion of the 15th Alabama Infantry
Appendix D: Regimental Statistics
Chapter Notes
Bibliography
Index

Editorial Reviews

it is well researched and covers all the bases of a good regimental history”—Civil War News.

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