"The Last Campaign of the Twenty-Second Regiment, N.G., S.N.Y. June and July, 1863" by George Wood Wingate is a window into the lives of citizen-soldiers thrust into the heart of the Civil War. Wingate vividly recreates the story of the Twenty-Second Regiment of the New York National Guard as they mobilize and march into Pennsylvania in the summer of 1863. The book navigates the emotional landscape of these men, portraying their transformation from ordinary citizens to weary soldiers facing the grim realities of war. Long marches, scarce supplies, and the looming presence of the enemy test the regiment’s endurance and resolve. Wingate showcases their trials and tribulations, focusing on their involvement in the Gettysburg campaign, highlighting instances of both courage and despair amidst the chaos of battle, illustrating the profound impact of war on the human spirit.
The Last Campaign of the Twenty-Second Regiment, N.G., S.N.Y. June and July, 1863
By George Wood Wingate
Witness ordinary men transformed into soldiers as they march into battle during the Civil War, facing challenges that test their courage and change them forever.
Summary
About the AuthorGeorge Wood Wingate was an American lawyer, soldier, civil servant and organizer of rifle practice. During the Civil War he served in the New York National Guard which later encouraged him to promote marksmanship skills for American citizens. He was the co-founder, and later president, of the National Rifle Association of America.
George Wood Wingate was an American lawyer, soldier, civil servant and organizer of rifle practice. During the Civil War he served in the New York National Guard which later encouraged him to promote marksmanship skills for American citizens. He was the co-founder, and later president, of the National Rifle Association of America.
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