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The bonds of war : a story of immigrants and esprit de corps in Company C, 96th Illinois Volunteer Infantry / Diana L. Dretske.

Author/creator Dretske, Diana author.
Format Book and Print
Publication Info Carbondale : Southern Illinois University Press, [2021]
Descriptionxii, 256 pages : illustrations, map ; 23 cm.
Subject(s)
Portion of title Story of immigrants and esprit de corps in Company C, 96th Illinois Volunteer Infantry
Series Engaging the Civil War
Engaging the Civil War. ^A1350504
Contents Far from My Native Land -- May God Save the Union -- A Cheer for the West -- Brave Boys Are They -- The Faded Coat of Blue -- Tenting on the Old Camp Ground -- Bonny Boys in Blue -- Rally 'Round the Flag -- Heroes of the Army of Liberty -- Lest We Forget.
Abstract "By vividly showcasing the experiences of five immigrants who served in the 96th Illinois Infantry Regiment, Company C, during the American Civil War, the author conveys the feel of battle and camp for men who sacrificed themselves for their adopted country"-- Provided by publisher.
Bibliography noteIncludes bibliographical references and index.
Issued in other formOnline version: Dretske, Diana L., 1964- The bonds of war Carbondale : Southern Illinois University Press, [2021] 9780809338214
Genre/formBiographies.
Genre/formHistory.
LCCN 2020026358
ISBN9780809338207
ISBN0809338203 paperback
ISBNelectronic book

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