The Fighting Fifteenth Alabama Infantry - by James P Faust (Paperback)

About the Book

"This volume chronicles the 15th Alabama Infantry Regiment's experiences from its organization in July, 1861, through its surrender at Appomattox. Accounts are given of the 15th's action at Shenandoah, Gettysburg, Chickamauga and Spotsylvania, along with descriptions of camp life. Service records of each member are provided, including enlistment, hometown, battle wounds and, where applicable, cause of death"--

Book Synopsis

At the start of the Civil War, volunteers from six counties in southeastern Alabama formed the 15th Alabama Infantry Regiment. As part of Robert E. Lee's Army of Northern Virginia--and briefly serving with Braxton Bragg's Army of Tennessee--the 15th Alabama was one of the Confederacy's most active regiments and fought in many of the war's key battles.

Based on firsthand accounts, this volume chronicles the regiment's experiences from its organization in July 1861 through its surrender at Appomattox. Detailed firsthand accounts are given of the 15th's action at Shenandoah, Gettysburg, Chickamauga and Spotsylvania, along with intimate descriptions of camp life. Service records of each member are provided, including enlistment, hometown, battle wounds and, where applicable, cause of death.

Review Quotes

"it is well researched and covers all the bases of a good regimental history"-Civil War News.

About the Author

James P. Faust is a private investigator. He is a 20 year veteran of the U.S. Army and retired as a major. He lives in Ozark, Alabama.