Armed Only with Faith - by William Lyman Hyde (Paperback)

About the Book

"The 112th New York Infantry Regiment served 1,017 days during the Civil War, from 1862 to 1865. This unit history is based on the papers of Chaplain William Lyman Hyde, including his diary, journals, reports and letters to his wife. Hyde gives a remarkable story of service, camp life, combat, aftermath and trials faced by the "Chautauqua Regiment.""--

Book Synopsis

The 112th New York Infantry Regiment served 1,017 days during the Civil War, from 1862 to 1865. They campaigned in four states, fought in 16 battles and lost 324 men, including two regimental commanders. This unit history is based on the personal papers of Chaplain William Lyman Hyde, including his war diary, journals, reports and letters to his wife. A prolific writer, Hyde's remarkable story of service to God and country is told in his own words, providing vivid depictions of camp life, combat and its aftermath and the daily trials faced by the "Chautauqua Regiment."

Review Quotes

"WOW!"-Lone Star Book Review.

About the Author

Jim Quinlan (the editor of this compilation) is a retired United States Marine who works for the Department of Homeland Security and lives in Alexandria, Virginia.