The Military History of Wisconsin
Author : Edwin Bentley Quiner
Publisher :
Page : 1080 pages
File Size : 20,76 MB
Release : 1866
Category : United States
ISBN :
Wisconsin in the Civil War
Author : Frank Klement
Publisher : Wisconsin Historical Society
Page : 386 pages
File Size : 30,12 MB
Release : 2013-03-05
Category : History
ISBN : 0870206265
Book Description
The final book by Marquette University historian Frank L. Klement (1905-1994), this is a vivid chronological narrative of Wisconsin's role in the pivotal event in American history. In this volume, Klement greatly expanded his 1962 booklet on this topic, adding new material on each of Wisconsin's fifty-three infantry regiments, political and constitutional issues, soldiers voting, women and the war, and Wisconsin's black soldiers.
The History of Wisconsin, Volume II
Author : Richard N. Current
Publisher : Wisconsin Historical Society
Page : 701 pages
File Size : 50,27 MB
Release : 2013-03-28
Category : History
ISBN : 087020629X
Book Description
This second volume in the History of Wisconsin series introduces us to the first generation of statehood, from the conversion of prairie and forests into farmland to the development of cities and industry. In addition, this volume presents a synthesis of the Civil War and Reconstruction era in Wisconsin. Scarcely a decade after entering the Union, the state was plunged into the nationwide debate over slavery, the secession crisis, and a war in which 11,000 "Badger Boys in Blue" gave their lives. Wisconsin's role in the Civil War is chronicled, along with the post-war years. Complete with photographs from the Historical Society's collections, as well as many pertinent maps, this book is a must-have for anyone interested in this era of Wisconsin's history.
The History of Wisconsin, Volume V
Author : Paul W. Glad
Publisher : Wisconsin Historical Society
Page : 695 pages
File Size : 14,45 MB
Release : 2013-03-05
Category : History
ISBN : 087020632X
Book Description
The fifth volume in The History of Wisconsin series covers the years from the outbreak of World War I to the eve of American entry into World War II. In between, the rise of the woman's movement, the advent of universal suffrage, and the "great experiment" of Prohibition are explored, along with the contest between newly emergent labor unions and powerful business and industrial corporations. Author Paul W. Glad also investigates the Great Depression in Wisconsin and its impact on rural and urban families in the state. Photographs and maps further illustrate this volume which tells the story of one of the most exciting and stressful eras in the history of the state.
Wisconsin and the Civil War
Author : Ronald Paul Larson
Publisher : Arcadia Publishing
Page : 227 pages
File Size : 40,46 MB
Release : 2017-11-27
Category : History
ISBN : 1439663793
Book Description
Wisconsin troops fought and died for the Union on Civil War battlefields across the continent, from Shiloh to Gettysburg. Wisconsin lumberjacks built a dam that saved a stranded Union fleet. The Second Wisconsin Infantry suffered the highest percentage of battle deaths in the Union army. Back home, in a state largely populated by immigrants and recent transplants, the war effort forced Wisconsin's residents to forge a common identity for the first time. Drawing on unpublished letters and new research, Ron Larson tells Wisconsin's Civil War story, from the famous exploits of the Iron Brigade to the heretofore largely unknown contributions of the Badger State's women, African Americans and Native Americans.
The 24th Wisconsin Infantry in the Civil War
Author : William J. K. Beaudot
Publisher : Stackpole Books
Page : 458 pages
File Size : 12,51 MB
Release : 2003
Category : United States
ISBN : 9780811708944
Book Description
Winner of Milwaukee County Historical Society's coveted Gambrinus Prize for the best book-length contribution to Milwaukee historiography in 2003 Profiles the courageous 24th Wisconsin Infantry and features the personal stories of members of the 24th, including Arthur McArthur, the father of Gen. Douglas MacArthur Utilizes hundreds of primary sources--letters, diaries, and contemporary newspaper articles Formed in the summer of 1862, the 24th Wisconsin Infantry participated in many major battles of the Western theater, earning a reputation as a brave, hard-fighting unit. Unlike other unit histories, this book makes no attempt, as the author freely admits, to provide "an objective history" of the regiment. Rather, the book digs deeper, following the personal stories of the soldiers themselves, providing hundreds of individual vignettes that, taken together, paint a vivid picture of the life of a Union soldier.
Exploring Civil War Wisconsin
Author : Brett Barker
Publisher : Wisconsin Historical Society
Page : 92 pages
File Size : 16,87 MB
Release : 2003
Category : United States
ISBN : 0870203398
Book Description
The innovative format of Exploring Civil War Wisconsin makes it easy for Civil War buffs, genealogists, and students to find and effectively use the vast array of historical materials about the Civil War found in archives, military and census records, published firsthand accounts, newspapers, and even on the Internet. This lively, illustrated guide focuses on Wisconsin in the Civil War, but is broadly applicable to Civil War research anywhere. Images of original documents and historic photographs illustrate every chapter, acquainting readers with both the Civil War and its sources. The easy-to-use and informative text is unlike anything else currently on the market. Throughout the book, boxed features and sidebars provide background information and tips on how to do research. Author Brett Barker explains how to uncover the history of an individual soldier, his regiment, and his role in the Union Army using rosters, military records, pension files, and memoirs. And, he shows how to explore the home front during the war using the census, newspapers, city directories, and government records.
Manual for Air Raid Wardens
Author : United States. Office of Civilian Defense
Publisher :
Page : 718 pages
File Size : 23,32 MB
Release : 1942
Category : Air raid wardens
ISBN :
Book Description
Wisconsin Vietnam War Stories
Author : Sarah A. Larsen
Publisher : Wisconsin Historical Society
Page : 377 pages
File Size : 39,44 MB
Release : 2010
Category : History
ISBN : 0870204483
Book Description
A companion book to the documentary produced by Wisconsin Public Television, Wisconsin Vietnam War Stories showcases 40 first-person stories from those who fought in America's longest war. From barely-legal sons of Wisconsin to seasoned soldiers, the men and women in these pages make up a diverse collection of voices: an army chaplain who led services at Khe Sanh but never picked up a weapon; identical twin brothers who discover they are stationed at the same South Vietnam base; a Hmong refugee who fought the Secret War at age 12 in the jungles of Laos and later moved to Milwaukee; two prisoners of war whose years in captivity total almost 14; a Medal of Honor recipient; and dozens more. The stories in these pages expand beyond the borders of the war to include personal accounts of the events leading up to it, as well as the experiences of veterans as they return home to civilian life at the height of antiwar protest. Supported by original maps, photographs from the veterans' own collections, historical chapter introductions, biographies, and a comprehensive "honor roll" of Wisconsin-born soldiers who died or remain missing, Wisconsin Vietnam War Stories is an unforgettable collection and lasting tribute to our veterans.
Private Soldiers
Author : Benjamin Buchholz
Publisher : Wisconsin Historical Society
Page : 209 pages
File Size : 28,47 MB
Release : 2007
Category : Iraq War, 2003-
ISBN : 0870203959
Book Description
"Private Soldiers chronicles the 2-127th's year-long deployment from the unique perspective of the soldiers themselves. Written and photographed by three battalion members, the book provides a rare first-hand account of war and life in Iraq. Fascinating soldier interviews reveal the effects of deployment on the troops and on their families back home, and interviews with Iraqi civilians describe the Iraqis' perceptions of life, war, and working alongside Wisconsin troops. Brilliant photography illuminates the 2-127th's year, from training to "boots on the ground" to their return home. And candid photos token by battalion members capture the soldiers' day-to-day lives and camaraderie."--BOOK JACKET.
