The story of a regiment
Subtitle: being a narrative of the service of the Second Regiment, Minnesota Veteran Volunteer Infantry, in the Civil War of 1861 to 1865
By: by Judson W. Bishop ; with history of Judson Bishop and additional chapters by Newell L. Chester, editor.
Contributors: Chester, Newell L.
Edition: 1st ed.
Publisher: North Star Press of St. Cloud
Published: 2000
Place of publication: St. Cloud, Minn
Language: eng
Number of pages: 258
Subjects: Bishop, J. W. 1831-1917.; United States. Army. Minnesota Infantry Regiment, 2nd (1861-1865); Soldiers -- Minnesota -- Biography.; Minnesota -- History -- Civil War, 1861-1865 -- Regimental histories.; United States -- History -- Civil War, 1861-1865 -- Regimental histories.; Minnesota -- History -- Civil War, 1861-1865 -- Personal narratives.; United States -- History -- Civil War, 1861-1865 -- Personal narratives.
Genres: Biography.; Personal narratives.
Description: The Second Minnesota participated in the first major Union victory at Mill Springs, Kentucky. The regiment was awarded eight Medals of Honor for one action near Nolansville, TN. Its performance was a major factor in earning General George Thomas the sobriquet of "The Rock of Chickamauga." The Second Minnesota led the charge up Missionary Ridge out of Chattanooga, TN, and served all four years of the Civil War, returning home intact.
Notes: Includes bibliographical references and index.