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"A Sublimer Heroism, a Loftier Sentiment of Honor": A Regimental History Story
Life on the Civil War Reserach Trail
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Military Images magazine subscriber Ken Harris emailed Ron about a particular regimental history, one that he was very familiar with and had used from time to timw. In reviewing the book, Ron scrolled to a section that had previously escaped his attention—the Publisher's Preface—which provides context for a regiment that you students of the Civil War know well.
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