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A Fine Civil War Personal History Sep 23, 2009
By John B. Lundstrom
Edward Chatfield fortunately left to posterity several diaries and over 100 letters relating to his service from 1862 to 1865 as a private in the 113th Illinois Infantry. He was in the Vicksburg Campaign and helped guard the Corinth-Memphis sector before being captured following the disastrous Battle of Brice's Crossroads (June 1864). He managed to survive the hell-holes of Andersonville, Millen and Florence before being exchanged and returning home. He later became a rancher in Colorado. With extensive research and thoughtful commentary, Peg McCarty, one of Edward's descendants, and her husband Terry have done a wonderful job in presenting Edward's story in proper context in a beautifully produced and well-illustrated book. Where there are gaps in the record, they utilized valuable sources, such as the unpublished memoir of one of Edward's friends who was with him throughout their captivity. Highly recommended for adding to the understanding of the experiences and viewpoints of Union soldiers in the Western Theater and as a tribute to the men in blue who suffered so much because of the incompetent leadership at Brice's Crossroads.
John B. Lundstrom, Curator Emeritus of History, Milwaukee Public Museum,
author of "Black Shoe Carrier Admiral: Frank Jack Fletcher at Coral Sea, Midway and Guadalcanal"
1 of 1 found the following review helpful:
Another classic! Jan 28, 2010
By Donald H. Sides
"D. Hughes Sides"
The Chatfield Story is a compelling account of a Union soldier's struggle through our Civil War. Not only is it a pleasure to read, it is a significant addition to the war annals defining our nation. Nearly a century and a half since his encounters at Vicksburg, Brice's Crossroads, and Andersonville, Chatfield now has the broad voice he deserves. His story is an essential addition to our knowledge and perspective of the War in the West, and I wish all books were this thoroughly researched and well written. Another classic is now with us.--Don Sides, Chairman, Mississippi Civil War Battlefield Preservation Commission, 2004-2008
A Glimpse into the Distant Past Mar 15, 2010
By Phyllis Moses
"Author"
While many books and articles have been written on the subject of the Civil War, none has been
researched as carefully, and documented as successfully as I found this book to be. It's a
treatise on the good, bad and ugly of this historical event in American History.
The added bonus that chronicles a real family makes the reading of the book that much more
exciting and real.
I recommend this book to genuine Civil War aficianados everywhere!
Phyllis Moses
Great Read Jan 27, 2010
By Grady C. Hogue
A unique accounting of the Civil War the story brings to life the brutal hardships the soldiers endured. The authors extensive site research is self evident . This is a must read for any serious student of the American Civil War.
Sam Hogue
Awesome Story Nov 02, 2009
By C. Patterson
"history buff"
This is a fascinating story of the Civil War told thru the eyes of a young Northern soldier. His journal writing is informative and his letters home to family are filled with heart warming and heart breaking stories. Chatfield has a way of conveying war details that make the book hard to put down. The authors have added valuable resource information that helps one understand the characters and enhances the reading of the letters.
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