The 83rd Pennsylvania Volunteers in the Civil War

A comprehensive history of the 83rd Pennsylvania Volunteers in the American Civil War. It combines official war records, the memories of veterans of the regiment, information derived from opposing Confederates, and secondary sources to offer a story of leadership, endurance, hardship and triumph.

This book offers the first-ever comprehensive history of the 83rd Pennsylvania. It combines Official war records, personal remembrances of veterans of the regiment, information derived from opposing Confederates, and secondary sources to produce a remarkable story of leadership, endurance, hardship and triumph. Actions and events are analyzed from multiple viewpoints and overall a detailed and thorough picture is offered.