Notes of a staff officer of our First New Jersey Brigade on the Seven Day's Battle on the peninsula in 1862

"Notes of a Staff Officer of Our First New Jersey Brigade on the Seven Day's Battle on the peninsula in 1862" by E. Burd Grubb is a historical recount from around 1910 that plunges readers into the heart of the Civil War's Seven Days Battles through the eyes of a staff officer within the First New Jersey Brigade. Grubb vividly recreates the intense experiences of the campaign, focusing on battles like Gaines' Mills, and offers a close-up view of battlefield conditions, tactical decisions, and their psychological toll on soldiers. He shares personal stories of comrades, the difficulties of troop coordination, and the impact of environment on war, revealing both the terrifying nature of combat and the strong ties between soldiers during this defining period in American history.