A Battery at Close Quarters A Paper Read before the Ohio Commandery of the Loyal Legion, October 6, 1909

"A Battery at Close Quarters" by Henry M. Neil is a recounting of the struggles and triumphs of the Eleventh Ohio Battery during key moments of the American Civil War. Written in 1909, the book focuses on the hard-fought battles of Iuka and Corinth and gives insight into the world of artillery warfare from the perspective of Captain Neil of the Twenty-second Ohio Battery. He illustrates the strategic decisions made by the battery, the difficulties they faced, and the harsh realities of war, including the losses suffered by the soldiers. The narrative offers a close view of the fierce clashes and highlights the troops' bravery as they stood strong against Confederate forces, ultimately revealing the brutal intersection of heroism and heartbreak within the chaos of Civil War battles.