Service with the Sixth Wisconsin Volunteers: Four Years with the Iron Brigade

De: Rufus Dawes

Narrado por: Zachary Cowan

Rufus R. Dawes (1838-1899) was just 23 years old when the Civil War broke out. He became a captain in the 6th Wisconsin Volunteer Infantry, one of the regiments forming the "Iron Brigade" of the Union Army of the Potomac. First published in 1890, this work records his regiment’s routine and operational actions, including Second Bull Run, Gettysburg, and Petersburg. Dawes also recorded details about daily camp life and individual soldiers.

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Outstanding first hand account.

Excellent from a true hero in many ways. The narrator put me there along with the Iron Brigade!

Just get it.

Don’t know how I was able to overlook this for so long; it’s one of the best Civil War memoirs I’ve read.

Great Account!

Great story for anyone looking to learn more about the Iron Brigade, especially day to day life. Just one note, the photo on the tab is actually Rufus King, not Rufus Dawes, not sure if that was intentional?

best understanding of the course of the Civil War

Many times I have been confused and befuddled trying to follow the course of events of the Civil War. This account, first person, made the course of the conflict understandable in a way I have never had before. I highly recommend it.

Excellent account of life in the Army of The Potomac

This is Rufus Dawes’ primary account of his experience. I’ve read many diaries and regimental histories and this is a good one. It is amazing Dawes survived the war. Highly recommend it if you’re interested Civil War and Iron Brigade history written in a personal format.