Title: As if it were glory
First published: 1998
Description: Robert Beecham recounts his Civil War experiences, both as an enlisted man in the fabled Iron Brigade and as an officer commanding a newly-raised African American unit.

In addition to telling his exciting account, Beecham describes the daily life of the Civil War soldier. His stories range from lively accounts of foraging expeditions to describing conditions in military hospitals. In his narrative, Beecham celebrates the ingenuity of the enlisted man at the expense of officers who are often arrogant or incompetent. He also chides the altered recollections of fellow veterans who remember only triumphs and forget defeats.
Subjects: African American Participation, African American soldiers, Biography, History, Participation, African American, Personal narratives, Soldiers, United States, United States Civil War, 1861-1865, United States. Army. Colored Infantry Regiment, 23rd (1863-1865), United States. Army. Iron Brigade (1861-1865), United states, army, regimental histories, United states, army, african american troops, United states, history, civil war, 1861-1865, african americans, United states, history, civil war, 1861-1865, personal narratives
Places: United States
People: R. K. Beecham (b. 1838)
Time periods: Civil War, 1861-1865
LC classification: E493.5.I72 B43 1998