Chicago to Appomattox: The 39th Illinois Infantry in the Civil War

The 39th Illinois Infantry, known as The Yates Phalanx, enlisted young men from Chicago, its suburbs, and northern and central Illinois to fight in the Civil War, marching through the Shenandoah Valley, Charleston Harbor, and Richmond. This book chronicles their day-to-day life, battles, and two Medal of Honor recipients.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 277 pages
Publication date: 30 July 2022
Publisher: McFarland & Co Inc

When Chicago lawyer Thomas Osborn embarked on the formation of a Union regiment in the aftermath of the attack on Fort Sumter, he could not have foreseen that it would mark the commencement of a remarkable 6000-mile odyssey that would culminate at Appomattox Courthouse four years later. With the invaluable support of Governor Richard Yates, the 39th Illinois Infantry, known as The Yates Phalanx, enlisted young men from Chicago, its modern-day suburbs, and small towns across northern and central Illinois. While most Illinois regiments engaged in combat in the western theater, the 39th embarked on a remarkable journey that took them through the picturesque Shenandoah Valley. They fought alongside Stonewall Jackson, participated in the Second Battle of Fort Sumter at Charleston Harbor, and endured the year-long siege at Richmond. This book serves as a captivating chronicle, delving into the day-to-day experiences of the regiment, the myriad factors that shaped its course, and the valiant battles fought by the Chicagoans, including two Medal of Honor recipients, who fired some of the final shots before the Confederate surrender.

Weight: 151g
Dimension: 254 x 178 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781476686202