This detailed history of the Massachusetts regiments that fought in the Civil War provides a comprehensive overview of the military and political events of the era, as well as biographical sketches of the individual soldiers who fought for their country. Drawing on an impressive array of primary sources, including soldiers' letters and diaries, official military records, and contemporary newspapers, the author paints a vivid picture of the war and its impact on the men who fought it. With its meticulous attention to detail and gripping narrative style, this book is a must-read for anyone interested in American history or military history. This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.