Civil War Experiences, 1862-1865 Chickamauga, Mission Ridge, Buzzard Roost, Resaca, Rome, New Hope Church, Kenesaw Mountain, Peach Tree Creek, Atlanta, Jonesboro, Averysboro, Bentonville

"Civil War Experiences, 1862-1865" by Edward Mott Robbins recounts the author's time serving as a soldier in the 78th Illinois Volunteer Infantry during the Civil War. This is a personal true story about different battles and warfare events that the author was a part of, like battles that took place at Chickamauga, Mission Ridge, and Atlanta. Offering a close look at the tough realities of war, the bonds between soldiers, and even moments of kindness during conflict, like helping wounded Confederate soldiers. Robbins uses his descriptions to show the complexities of camp life and the bittersweet feeling of military friendship, which gives everyone a way to learn about what the regular soldiers went through during one of the most unstable times in American history based on his experiences.