Description
This regimental history details the campaigns of the 77th New York, often referred to as the Bemmis Heights Regiment, throughout the American Civil War. The writer incessantly uses the primary hand accounts of the lads to explain their participation in all the Army of the Potomac’s major battles, including Mechanicsville, Antietam, Gettysburg, and Appomattox. Appendices provide a battle guide, and officers chart, and the regimental roster. The text includes photos of a few of the soldiers, illustrations of one of the most battles, and depictions of the regiments guidon and national flag. Annotation ©2004 Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)