The 22nd Maine Volunteer Infantry in the Civil War: A History and Roster

by Ned Smith

This book follows the 22nd Maine Regiment from their formation through their part in General Nathaniel Banks' campaign in Louisiana and their return home for mustering out. Among other duties, the regiment took part in the fighting at Irish Bend and in the two ill-considered attacks at the Confederate bastion of Port Hudson. The book draws on first person accounts from private soldiers, a company commander, and the colonel of the regiment, in...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0786448938
• ISBN13: 9780786448937
• Release Date: October 2010
• Publisher: McFarland & Company
• Length: 260 Pages
• Weight: 0.80 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.9" x 5.9" x 8.9"
• Age Range: 18 years and up
• Grade Range: Postsecondary and higher