The Men Stood Like Iron: How the Iron Brigade Won Its Name

by Lance J. Herdegen

Book Overview

"Exciting and even moving, this book successfully personalizes the history of the Brigade's formative months and enriches our understanding of how these men felt and lived--and became distinguished soldiers." --Alan T. Nolan, author of The Iron Brigade and Lee Reconsidered

"A colorful and skillful record of the lives of the men in the ranks of a famous brigade, who served and saved the Union at a great sacrifice in a dark time." --Kirkus...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 025321825X
• ISBN13: 9780253218254
• Release Date: September 2005
• Publisher: Indiana University Press
• Length: 288 Pages
• Weight: 1.05 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.7" x 6.2" x 9.1"
• Age Range: 18 years and up
• Grade Range: Postsecondary and higher