Benjamin F. Magee

This book was written by one of the members of the 72nd Indiana Mounted Infantry. He was a part of the history committee that was elected to put the book together. The contents of the book are from journal and diary entries from the commander of the regiment (Colonel Abram O Miller) and the Regimental Surgeon and numerous enlisted men of the regiment. In addition, the committee reviewed and accepted contributing stories provided by the members of the regiment. The committee did an outstanding job since their facts agree with the current reference materials on the battles and locations of the regiment. I consider this one of the best books providing the day to day life of the members activities and details on the skirmishes and battles. It draws you into the action and stimulates your emotion especially when reading about the injustice dealt to the prisoners at Andersonville.… (plus d'informations)