The War; "Stonewall" Jackson, His Campaigns and Battles, the Regiment as I Saw Them

"The War; 'Stonewall' Jackson, His Campaigns and Battles, the Regiment as I Saw Them" by James H. Wood is a recollection of the Civil War through the eyes of a captain within the 37th Virginia Infantry, whose story is focused on General Thomas "Stonewall" Jackson's life and military actions. Wood's account aims to keep alive the memories of key moments and individual stories from this violent time, shining a light on the courage and losses of the soldiers from the South. The memoir goes back to the rising pressures before the Civil War, remembering the author's days as a cadet at the Virginia Military Institute and the increasing feelings about breaking away from the Union. Wood paints a picture of cadets uniting for the Confederacy, the effect of important figures like Major Jackson, and the strong emotions that defined moving towards war. This beginning prepares readers for a look into the personal and shared adventures of the regiment, reflections on leading, and the progression of important battles, working to remember those who fought and died during those significant years.