 | The 4th Michigan Infantry in the Civil War Subjects: United States. Army. Michigan Infantry Regiment 4th (1861–1864); Michigan -- History -- Civil War 1861–1865 -- Regimental histories; United States -- History -- Civil War 1861–1865 -- Regimental histories; This fascinating narrative tells the story of a remarkable regiment at the center of Civil War history. The real-life adventure emerges from accounts of scores of soldiers who served in the 4th Michigan Infantry, gleaned from their diaries, letters, and memoirs; the reports of their officers and commanders; the stories by journalists who covered them; and the recollections of the Confederates who fought against them. The book includes tales of life in camp, portraying the Michigan soldiers as everyday people--recounting their practical jokes, illnesses, political views, personality conflicts, comradeship, and courage. Martin N. Bertera is co-author of The 4th Michigan Volunteer Infantry at Gettysburg. Kim Crawford is a veteran Michigan newspaper reporter and the author of a previous regimental history. |
