The Twenty-Fourth Regiment Massachusetts Volunteers, 1861-1866, New England Guard Regiment (1907)

""The Twenty-Fourth Regiment Massachusetts Volunteers, 1861-1866, New England Guard Regiment"" is a historical book written by Alfred S. Roe in 1907. The book is a detailed account of the service of the 24th Regiment of Massachusetts Volunteers during the American Civil War. The regiment was also known as the New England Guard Regiment, and it was composed of soldiers from Massachusetts and Rhode Island. The book covers the regiment's formation and recruitment, its training and equipment, and its participation in various battles and campaigns, including the Siege of Port Hudson, the Battle of Baton Rouge, and the Red River Campaign. It also includes information about the regiment's officers and soldiers, their experiences and hardships during the war, and their contributions to the Union cause. The author, Alfred S. Roe, was a member of the 24th Regiment and served as its historian. He drew on his personal experiences and the accounts of other soldiers to provide an accurate and detailed portrayal of the regiment's service. Overall, ""The Twenty-Fourth Regiment Massachusetts Volunteers, 1861-1866, New England Guard Regiment"" is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the history of the American Civil War, the role of Massachusetts and Rhode Island soldiers in the conflict, and the experiences of Union soldiers during this tumultuous period in American history.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.