Company K, First Alabama Regiment; or, Three Years in the Confederate Service

"Company K, First Alabama Regiment; or, Three Years in the Confederate Service" by Daniel P. Smith is a journey into the heart of the American Civil War, following Company K of the First Alabama Regiment as they transform from raw recruits to seasoned soldiers. The book chronicles their formation under leaders like Captain Whitfield and Lieutenant Pratt, their rigorous training in artillery and infantry, and their early assignments at locations such as Fort Barrancas. Through the narrative, one can grasp the deep sense of pride and commitment that fueled these men, even as they confronted the grim realities and hardships of war, setting the stage for a powerful story of endurance, loss, and brotherhood molded in the crucible of conflict.