The Regulars

[Klink]

Anybody in the Community reccomend a good read on the Regulars who fought in the West?

 

[Savez]

http://www.amazon.com/dp/0306812460/?tag=civilwartalkc-20

That Body of Brave Men: The U.S. Regular Infantry and The Civil War In The West (Hardcover)

by Mark W. Johnson

I just searched it and found this. Has positive reveiws. I've never thought of this subject but when I read your post I thought that would be a cool read. So I ordered a used one for 5.90. Glad you posted this.

 

[Ellsworth avenger]

The reviews have sold me also. Impressed enough to try a hard cover.

 

[Jon G.]

Looked so good I bought one too! I've also read little of the Regulars in the West. Thanks for posting that.

 

[johan_steele]

I own it, it is THE premier work on the subject. It goes into detail about the early war for the Regulars and what ultimately lead tho their near extinction. It has a LOT of detail you will see no where else. As an example the 2nd MN was Brigaded w/ them for a time and the detail of why & how the animosity between the Regulars & Volunteers came about was quite enlightening. Most telling was the Regulars irritation & the different length of enlistments, enlistment bonuses & discipline.

 

[Jon G.]

I own it, it is THE premier work on the subject. It goes into detail about the early war for the Regulars and what ultimately lead tho their near extinction. It has a LOT of detail you will see no where else. As an example the 2nd MN was Brigaded w/ them for a time and the detail of why & how the animosity between the Regulars & Volunteers came about was quite enlightening. Most telling was the Regulars irritation & the different length of enlistments, enlistment bonuses & discipline.

That sure does sound interesting Johan and lots of stuff I never even thought of. Just like the animosities felt by some. I'd never even thought about that but if they weren't treated the same it's sure natural there would have been a lot.

Now I'm really looking forward to reading it and it'll probably go to the top of the list. So many books, so little time!

 

[Joe Meyer]

Johnson's book has a definite place on my bookshelf. The story of the Regulars as they served within the Army of the Cumberland, especially their magnificent action at Stone's River, was never really fully appreciated. Their commanders, worthy officers who could have risen to high rank within the volunteer service, made manly contributions that went largely unnoticed. Rosecrans had a very high regard for them, combining them into their own brigade and providing them with a distinctive designating flag.

At over 735 pages total (2003 hardbound copy) and set in a 10-point font, this is a massive and informative volume!

 

[Savez]

Now I feel really good about my purchase. I have become so involved in the Western Theatre that I almost hold a disdain for the Eastern Theatre.