Personal record of the Thirteenth Regiment, Tennessee Infantry

By Alfred J Vaughan

Smoke drifts across a battered Tennessee field as the thunder of battle fades, leaving only the measured heartbeat of men who have risked everything. Within these pages unfolds a rare and intimate civil war firsthand narrative, chronicling the lived experience of a Confederate soldier in the Thirteenth Regiment of Tennessee Infantry. The account moves beyond the sweep of grand strategy and political rhetoric, capturing instead the personal record of hardship, camaraderie, and endurance that defined southern military history during the American Civil War. With unvarnished honesty, the author recounts the daily realities faced by those who marched under the Confederate banner-moments of quiet resolve, the chaos of union confederate battles, and the bonds forged amid uncertainty. The narrative is grounded in the specific world of nineteenth century war memoirs, offering invaluable insight into the regiment's movements, the landscape of civil war era Tennessee, and the emotional toll exacted by conflict. Far from a detached chronicle, it brings to life the voices and faces of those whose fate was shaped by the shifting tides of war. This work stands as a vital contribution to regimental history civil war literature, not only for its detailed account of the Thirteenth Regiment's campaigns but for the human dimension it so vividly restores. Collectors and enthusiasts of Tennessee infantry history will find in these recollections a depth and authenticity that is seldom matched, while general readers are drawn into the immediacy of a soldier's world-where survival, loyalty, and the meaning of home are tested on every page. This book was out of print for decades and is now republished by Alpha Editions. It has been restored for today's and future generations. This edition is not just a reprint - it's a collector's item and a cultural treasure.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 9375368912
• ISBN13: 9789375368915
• Release Date: October 2026
• Publisher: Alpha Edition
• Length: 92 Pages
• Weight: 0.30 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.2" x 6.0" x 9.0"