History of the 33d Iowa Infantry Volunteer Regiment. 1863-6

Sperry, A. F.

History

Franklin Classics

Americas

<p>In presenting this history of our Regiment to my fellow-soldiers of the 33d Iowa Infantry, I hope their memories while reading, may be as warm and pleasant as have been mine while writing it. For whatever of omission or error it contains, I have only to say, that the whole was written amidst the very press of editorial and many other duties, and a very great part of it after nine o'clock at night. The work is as well as I could make it under the circumstances.</p>

History of the 33rd Iowa Infantry Volunteer Regiment, 1863-6

Marula

First published in 1866, soon after Sperry's discharge from the Union army, this history offers a detailed account of the regiment's movements and actions in Kentucky, Mississippi, Alabama, Texas, and Arkansas. Sperry's narrative presents the war from the perspective of the rank and file, providing a view of camp life, battle, resistance to orders, looting, and summary executions. This edition includes a new introduction and notes from the editors. Also featured are seven maps and 37 photographs. The editors teach history at University of Central Arkansas. Annotation c. Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)

History of the 33d Iowa Infantry Volunteer Regiment, 1863-6 (Civil War in the West)

Urwin, Gregory J.W.

Urwin, Cathy Kunzinger

Univ of Arkansas Pr

<p>Written and first published in 1866 soon after the author's discharge from the Union army, A. F. Sperry's History of the 33d Iowa Infantry is one of the classic regimental histories of the American Civil War. It is a fresh, honest, and detailed account of the regiment's movements and actions―in Kentucky, Mississippi, Alabama, Texas, and, most notably, Arkansas, where it played a conspicuous role in the Helena, Little Rock, and Camden campaigns. As the regiment's fife and drum major responsible for sounding the duty calls that regulated a soldier's day, Sperry was well situated to observe the inner workings of his unit. His perceptive narrative of army life on the march and in camp captures the courage, humor, and sufferings of the rank and file. Although he took pride in his regiment's accomplishments, he unflinchingly reveals the hard side of war with vivid depictions of looting, resistance to orders, and "extermination" of Confederate guerrillas. By itself, Sperry's memoir is remarkable and important. It is made even more valuable by the new introduction and detailed notes from the editors. Their meticulous annotations include quotes from the diaries, letters, and reminiscences of other soldiers, adding depth and detail to the account. Seven maps and thirty-seven never-before-published photographs of 33d Iowa personnel taken during the war further enrich the book. Civil War historians and reenactors everywhere will welcome this important new classic.</p>

History of the 33d Iowa Infantry Volunteer Regiment, 1863–6 (The Civil War in the West)

University of Arkansas Press

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