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<\/a>About the Book<\/strong>\nThis volume details the Civil War experiences of the 11th Wisconsin Volunteers as they traveled more than 9000 miles in the service of their country. The book looks at the attitude prevalent in Wisconsin at the start of the war and discusses the background of the men who comprised the regiment, 72 percent of whom were farmers. Compiled primarily from the letters and diaries of the men who served in the 11th Wisconsin, the work focuses on the firsthand day-to-day experiences of the common soldier, including rations (or lack thereof), clothing, disease, and, at times, the simple act of waiting. The 11th Wisconsin lost more men to disease than to battle, so their story presents an accurate picture not only of the heroic but also the sometimes humdrum yet perilous existence of the soldier. Appendices provide a list of occupations practiced by the men, dates of muster into service for the regiment\u2019s companies and a copy of a sermon delivered by George Wells after Lee\u2019s surrender in 1865.<\/p>\n
About the Author<\/strong> \nReviews<\/strong><\/p>\n “the powerful story of a regiment from the Wisconsin frontier that saw hard service in the Western Theater. Christopher Wehner has written a deeply researched Civil War narrative”–Lance J. Herdegen, author of The Men Stood Like Iron: How the Iron Brigade Won Its Name<\/p>\n “a first-rate account of a Union regiment that fought in some of the toughest campaigns of the Civil War in the West. Well researched and well written. Highly recommended”–William Shea, co-author of Pea Ridge and Vicksburg Is the Key. <\/p><\/blockquote>\n >>> BUY THE BOOK <<<<<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" About the Book This volume details the Civil War experiences of the 11th Wisconsin Volunteers as they traveled more than 9000 miles in the service of their country. The book looks at the attitude prevalent in Wisconsin at the start … Continue reading
\nChristopher C. Wehner is a history teacher in Colorado. \u000b \u000b \u000b \u000b \u000b<\/p>\n