W. F. Beyer
Published: 2000-03
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"Deeds of Valor is a compendium of the personal reminiscences and records of Civil War soldiers who were awarded the Congressional Medal of Honor." "This book recounts 293 of the most incredible war stories in American history. The events reported occurred during the course of 185 different battles and engagements, including: Antietam, Atlanta, Baton Rouge, Bull Run, Chancellorsville, Dallas, Fort Donelson, Fort Henry, Fort Sumter, Fredericksburg, Gettysburg, Harper's Ferry, Jackson, Knoxville, Manassas, Mobile, Nashville, Richmond, Shiloh, Vicksburg, Williamsburgh, Sherman's March to the Sea, and Lee's Surrender." "Among the tales told are: Private Joseph S. Manning's colossal bluff in the midst of 200 enemy soldiers; Corporal Andrew Traynor's amazing capture of his captors; Major Alfred J. Sellers's saving his corps from annihilation; Corporal Peter McAdams's rescue of his buddy, after which the enemy cheered; First Lieutenant Charles J. Murphy's daring escape from Libby Prison."--BOOK JACKET.Title Summary field provided by Blackwell North America, Inc. All Rights Reserved