regimental histories

George Benedict chronicles the experiences he had while serving in the Union Army during the Civil War through personal letters to his friends and family.

Briefly presents, in graphic novel format, the story of the African American soldiers in the 54th Massachusetts Regiment.

Tells about the heroism of the soldiers of the 54th Massachusetts Regiment, one of the first all-African American regiments in the Civil War.

"This work covers the regiment's entire two-year term of enlistment from May 1861 to May 1863. It draws upon numerous unpublished letters and diaries from the collections of individuals, private libraries and public institutions, as well as contemporary newspapers and obscure government documents"--Provided by publisher.