The 11th Wisconsin in the Civil War - by Christopher C Wehner (Paperback)

About the Book

"This volume details the Civil War experiences of the 11th Wisconsin Volunteers as they traveled over 9000 miles in the service of their country. Taking a look at the attitude prevalent in Wisconsin at the start of the Civil War, it discusses the background of the men who comprised the regiment, 72 percent of whom were farmers"--Provided by publisher.

Book Synopsis

This volume details the Civil War experiences of the 11th Wisconsin Volunteers as they traveled more than 9000 miles in the service of their country. The book looks at the attitude prevalent in Wisconsin at the start of the war and discusses the background of the men who comprised the regiment, 72 percent of whom were farmers. Compiled primarily from the letters and diaries of the men who served in the 11th Wisconsin, the work focuses on the firsthand day-to-day experiences of the common soldier, including rations (or lack thereof), clothing, disease, and, at times, the simple act of waiting.

The 11th Wisconsin lost more men to disease than to battle, so their story presents an accurate picture not only of the heroic but also the sometimes humdrum yet perilous existence of the soldier. Appendices provide a list of occupations practiced by the men, dates of muster into service for the regiment's companies and a copy of a sermon delivered by George Wells after Lee's surrender in 1865.

Review Quotes

"a first-rate account of a Union regiment that fought in some of the toughest campaigns of the Civil War in the West. Well researched and well written. Highly recommended"-William Shea, co-author of Pea Ridge and Vicksburg Is the Key.

"first person accounts...good storytelling...a very good book on this previously forgotten regiment... Wehner's writing style was very enjoyable and allows readers to become immersed in the story of the regiment. ...a great tribute...highly recommended"-TOCWOC - A Civil War blog

"Delving into more obscure corners of the Civil War is one of the book's highlights. ... The volume's content is well presented. ...a fine regimental history, thoughtfully constructed, and backed by solid research...recommended"-Civil War Books and Authors

"The powerful story of a regiment from the Wisconsin frontier that saw hard service in the Western Theater. Christopher Wehner has written a deeply researched Civil War narrative"-Lance J. Herdegen, author of The Men Stood Like Iron: How the Iron Brigade Won Its Name

"Wehner makes rich use of primary sources...a solid examination"-Blue & Gray Magazine

About the Author

Christopher C. Wehner is a professional screenwriter with a Netflix original film to his credit. He is also the curator of the online Civil War Soldier Letter Archive, Soldier Studies, a database of hundreds of searchable letters and soldier profiles. For more about the 11th Wisconsin Regiment visit, 11wisconsinregiment.soldierstudies.org. For more about the author see his website, warmbeerproductions.com.