History of Kershaw's Brigade With Complete Roll of Companies, Biographical Sketches, Incidents, Anecdotes, etc.

"History of Kershaw's Brigade" by D. A. Dickert is a historical record that explores the story of Kershaw's Brigade, a Confederate Army unit during the American Civil War, documenting when it formed, its fights, and what the soldiers went through. It seeks to keep alive the individual stories, battles, and daily routines of the brigade's soldiers as they fought for what they believed in during wartime. Initially, the author discusses the events around South Carolina leaving the Union, highlighting the strong patriotic feeling among its people. Dickert stresses the reasons for the war and the role of Kershaw's Brigade, made up of multiple South Carolina regiments. The author includes personal stories and vivid descriptions of military life, ranging from the thrill of joining up to the tough truths of battles. This start sets the tone of the book, showing both the courage and human side of the soldiers against the backdrop of the Civil War while introducing the main idea of telling the personal and group stories of the brigade.