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Service with the Sixth Wisconsin Volunteers: Four Years with the Iron Brigade

By: Rufus Dawes
Narrated by: Zachary Cowan
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Rufus R. Dawes (1838-1899) was just 23 years old when the Civil War broke out. He became a captain in the 6th Wisconsin Volunteer Infantry, one of the regiments forming the "Iron Brigade" of the Union Army of the Potomac. First published in 1890, this work records his regiment’s routine and operational actions, including Second Bull Run, Gettysburg, and Petersburg. Dawes also recorded details about daily camp life and individual soldiers.

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Public Domain (P)2018 Museum Audiobooks American Civil War Military Military & War Wars & Conflicts War Civil War
Unique Perspective • Personal Format • First-hand Account • Enlightening Details • Understandable History
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Excellent from a true hero in many ways. The narrator put me there along with the Iron Brigade!

Outstanding first hand account.

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Don’t know how I was able to overlook this for so long; it’s one of the best Civil War memoirs I’ve read.

Just get it.

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Great story for anyone looking to learn more about the Iron Brigade, especially day to day life. Just one note, the photo on the tab is actually Rufus King, not Rufus Dawes, not sure if that was intentional?

Great Account!

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This was a personal account based on letters the author wrote or received. The work presents a unique perspective of one person's view as opposed to an overall general approach. I found that it brought small details to light, from battle deaths to frustrations experienced. It is even more interesting, having relatives who fought with Wisconsin units.

Good Variation

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I’ve read many historical accounts of civil war, mostly written by generals and historians, and this was completely different. Being from Wisconsin I had to read it and wasn’t disappointed. Much different view of battles and the day to day life of a civil war soldier than others I’ve read. From how they obtained uniforms, drilled, ate and slept to horrific injuries and death. What I found most enlightening wa Shia account of the regular court martial hearings he presided over. Very good and well narrated.

Excellent account of 6th Wisconsin from forming to 1864.

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Dawes provides a very unique perspective of a young wide-eyed junior officer who enlists in a key regiment of what will be known as one of the most aggressive units in the entire union army—The Iron Brigade. They were proud of their reputation of being the point of the spear—1st Brigade, 1st Division, 1st Corps, Army of Potomac. They fought and held their ground like their confederate colleagues, earning their reputation for which they paid the price. Through his daily words you hear his evolution into a rugged commander who fought side by side his friends and truly lived to see it all.

Very Rare perspective of junior officer who lived through 4 yrs

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Riveting at times with what the soldiers went through. Not confined to just battles but boredom of camp life, hardships on the March and in battle as well as the horrendous wounds. The narrator speaks like a ho hum story teller who has seen to much. Highly recommended.

A great story.

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Many times I have been confused and befuddled trying to follow the course of events of the Civil War. This account, first person, made the course of the conflict understandable in a way I have never had before. I highly recommend it.

best understanding of the course of the Civil War

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This is Rufus Dawes’ primary account of his experience. I’ve read many diaries and regimental histories and this is a good one. It is amazing Dawes survived the war. Highly recommend it if you’re interested Civil War and Iron Brigade history written in a personal format.

Excellent account of life in the Army of The Potomac

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Great introduction to the civil war. Very personable and informative. I appreciate how we’ll documented this is.

Wonderful

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