"Under the Guns: A Woman's Reminiscences of the Civil War" by Annie Wittenmyer is a memoir from a woman's perspective during the American Civil War. The story shares the author's experiences as a nurse and aid worker, focusing on women's support roles for soldiers. It highlights real events and personal stories of bravery, decency, and compassion during the war, particularly her encounters with military leaders and the soldiers she aided near her home in Iowa, aiming to offer a heartfelt and respectful recollection rather than a military analysis.
Under the guns : $b A woman's reminiscences of the Civil War
By Annie Wittenmyer
Amidst the chaos of the Civil War, a woman recounts her journey of compassion and resilience as she cares for wounded soldiers, sharing intimate stories of courage and humanity from the heart of the conflict.
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About the AuthorAnnie Turner Wittenmyer was an American charitable organization leader, known for social reform, relief work, and her writing. She served as the first National President of the Woman's Christian Temperance Union (WCTU), seventh National President of the Woman's Relief Corps (WRC), and also served as president of the Non-Partisan National Woman's Christian Temperance Union. In 2007, Wittenmyer was inducted into the Iowa Women's Hall of Fame.
Annie Turner Wittenmyer was an American charitable organization leader, known for social reform, relief work, and her writing. She served as the first National President of the Woman's Christian Temperance Union (WCTU), seventh National President of the Woman's Relief Corps (WRC), and also served as president of the Non-Partisan National Woman's Christian Temperance Union. In 2007, Wittenmyer was inducted into the Iowa Women's Hall of Fame.
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