A History of the 31st Georgia Volunteer Infantry: This Most Bloody and Cruel Drama (Army of Northern Virginia Series, 8th V)
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| Rating | : | 4.41 (705 Votes) |
| Asin | : | 0935523588 |
| Format Type | : | paperback |
| Number of Pages | : | 455 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 0000-00-00 |
| Language | : | English |
DESCRIPTION:
First Edition, published in Baltimore in 1997 by Butternut and Blue. The 31st Georgia Infantry was part of the Lawton-Gordon-Evans Brigade, assigned to the Army of Northern Virginia's Second Corps. This corps was also known as Stonewall Jackson's "Foot Cavalry". This comprehensive history of the 31st Georgia includes a roster, maps, photos, and illustrations.
Excellent regimental review Ten years of research by the author is a fair guide to the amount of information contained in this book. The 31st Georgia, part of "Stonewall" Jackson's legendary foot cavalry saw action in almost every major battle in the eastern theatre. Mr White's research covers not just the battles, and the commanders of the 31st (most notably John Gordon) but also many personal details of the humble private. A fitting finale is a comprehensive roster of the regiment with as many details of each member as the author has been able to find - including in many p