The Campaign of the Forty-fifth Regiment, Massachusetts Volunteer Militia "The Cadet Regiment"

"The Campaign of the Forty-fifth Regiment, Massachusetts Volunteer Militia" by Charles Eustis Hubbard chronicles the experiences of a Civil War regiment during their deployment in North Carolina. The book gives a detailed look into the daily lives of soldiers in the Forty-Fifth Regiment, beginning with their formation and training in Massachusetts. It captures their initial enthusiasm and struggles as they learned military routines. The story follows the soldiers from their camp life full of camaraderie and amusing mishaps to their preparations for battle. Readers get a sense of the soldiers' early encounters with everything from food rations to guard duty, showing the bonds they formed and their expectations as they face the dangers of war. The narrative paints a vivid picture of military life and the personal journeys of these young men answering the call to serve.