United States--Army--Military life
Subject
Subject Source: Library of Congress Subject Headings
Scope Note: https://id.loc.gov/authorities/subjects/sh85140665
Found in 1 Collection or Record:
Benjamin T. Smith journal
Collection — Box 80
Identifier: MS-SC1412
Scope and Contents
Detailed, well written and fascinating account of his experience in the war. Gives very detailed personal accounts of his experiences at Chickamauga, Missionary Ridge, Kenesaw Mountain, Resaca, Peach Tree Creek, siege of Atlanta, Nashville and the Battle of Franklin. Also creates a picture of day to day life in the army, the food, the marching, skirmishing, the wounded and dead, the medical treatment, the officers and other men in the regiment, nonmilitary people they meet, spies, plantations...
Dates:
Created: 1861 - 1865
Found in:
Manuscript Collection
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Benjamin T. Smith journal