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by Franklin Sawyer (Author)
The Eighth Ohio at Gettysburg is a historical account of the role played by the Eighth Ohio Infantry Regiment in the Battle of Gettysburg during the American Civil War. The book, written by General Franklin Sawyer, who served as the regiment's commander during the battle, was first published in 1889.The book provides a detailed account of the regiment's movements and actions during the three-day battle, which took place from July 1 to July 3, 1863. It covers the regiment's arrival on the battlefield, its participation in the fighting on Culp's Hill, and its role in repelling Pickett's Charge on the final day of the battle.General Sawyer's account is based on his personal experiences as well as the recollections of other members of the regiment. He provides vivid descriptions of the chaos and confusion of the battle, as well as the bravery and sacrifice of the men under his command.In addition to the narrative of the battle, the book also includes a detailed roster of the members of the Eighth Ohio Infantry Regiment who fought at Gettysburg, as well as a list of casualties.Overall, The Eighth Ohio at Gettysburg is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the history of the American Civil War, particularly the Battle of Gettysburg. It provides a firsthand account of the experiences of one regiment during one of the most significant battles of the war, and sheds light on the bravery and sacrifice of the soldiers who fought there.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.
