My First Campaign

"My First Campaign" by Joseph W. Grant, recounts the author's time as a soldier with the Twelfth Rhode Island Volunteers during the Civil War. The story takes you through the author's enlistment and the forming of his group in Rhode Island. Readers follow his regiment as it moves to places like Washington, D.C., and Baltimore. The book shares details about what life was like for soldiers, the difficulties they faced in battles, and the strong friendships they made. The story captures the different parts of being at war from the thrill of leaving home to the tough rules of the army and the constant worry about fighting.