The History of Battery H First Regiment Rhode Island Light Artillery in the War to Preserve the Union 1861-1865

"The History of Battery H First Regiment Rhode Island Light Artillery in the War" by Earl Fenner is a late 1800s historical piece recounting the experiences of Battery H, a group of volunteers during the American Civil War. It digs into the setting up, education, and battles of the unit, including the strong bond made with each other. The book opens with the forming of Battery H in 1862 as well as its tie to Rhode Island's military past. It also looks at early training and the call to action as Battery H heads to Washington, D.C. We get to know various leaders and the early issues the battery faced, such as getting enough soldiers and getting along with other groups, leading the way to the story of the battery's struggles during the war.