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About this eBook
| Author | Webber, Harry Endicott, 1874- |
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| Author of introduction, etc. | Sanger, Joseph Prentiss, 1840-1926 |
| LoC No. | 08022335 |
| Title | Twelve Months with the Eighth Massachusetts Infantry in the Service of the United States |
| Alternate Title | 12 Months with the 8th Massachusetts Infantry in the Service of the United States |
| Note | Reading ease score: 66.5 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read. |
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| Summary | "Twelve Months with the Eighth Massachusetts Infantry in the Service of the United States" by Harry E. Webber is a historical account written in the early 20th century. The book chronicles the experiences of the Eighth Massachusetts Infantry during their service in the Spanish-American War. It focuses on the regiment's formation, their time at Chickamauga, and their eventual deployment to Cuba, highlighting their challenges, camaraderie, and the trials of military life. The beginning of this historical work introduces readers to the pride of Massachusetts and its commitment to military service, emphasizing the readiness of the Eighth Massachusetts to respond to the call of duty at a time of national crisis. It describes the fervent atmosphere leading up to the war, including public sentiment and the eagerness among the soldiers to volunteer for service. This opening portion sets the stage for the regiment’s journey, highlighting the initial preparations for war and outlining the quick transition from civil life to military organization as they prepared to engage in their first foreign campaign. (This is an automatically generated summary.) |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | E660: History: America: Late nineteenth century (1865-1900) |
| Subject | Spanish-American War, 1898 -- Regimental histories -- United States |
| Subject | United States. Army. Massachusetts Infantry Regiment, 8th (1898-1899) |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 52321 |
| Release Date | Jun 13, 2016 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 33 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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