All for the Union
The Civil War Diary and Letters of Elisha Hunt RhodesBy Elisha Rhodes
Length9h 38m
About this audiobook
Elisha Hunt Rhodes' All for the Union: The Civil War Diary and Letters of Elisha Hunt Rhodes offers an intimate and compelling firsthand account of a young soldier's journey through the American Civil War. Enlisting as a private in the 2nd Rhode Island Infantry in 1861, Rhodes rose to the rank of colonel by the war's end in 1865. His diary chronicles his experiences from the initial enthusiasm of enlistment, through the harrowing battles of Bull Run, Fredericksburg, Gettysburg, and the Wilderness, to the ultimate surrender at Appomattox.
Rhodes' reflections reveal a deep sense of duty, personal growth, and an unwavering commitment to the Union cause. The diary's authenticity and eloquence have made it a valuable resource for understanding the soldier's experience during the Civil War. Notably, excerpts from Rhodes' diary were featured in Ken Burns' acclaimed PBS documentary series The Civil War, further cementing its significance in American historical literature.
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GenreBiography and Memoir
Length9 hrs 38 mins
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FormateBook with Audio
Publish dateJul 15, 2025
LanguageEnglish
Table of contents
1Intro
2Chapter 1: A Young Soldier's First Impressions
3Chapter 2: The First Battle of Bull Run
4Chapter 3: Reflections on Bull Run
5Chapter 4: McClellan’s Army
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6Chapter 5: The Battle of Malvern Hill
7Chapter 6: The Battle of Fredericksburg
8Chapter 7: What Happened After the Disaster at Fredericksburg
9Chapter 8: The Battle of Gettysburg
10Chapter 9: The Battle of the Wilderness
11Chapter 10: The Battle of Cold Harbor
12Chapter 11: The Siege of Petersburg
13Chapter 12: The Battle of Third Winchester
14Chapter 13: The Battle of Cedar Creek
15Chapter 14: The Battle of Hatcher’s Run
16Chapter 15: The Final Assault on Petersburg
17Chapter 16: Appomattox Court House
18Chapter 17: Quid Post Victoriam?
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