Reviews for The story of a cannoneer under Stonewall Jackson, in which is told the part taken by the Rockbridge Artillery in the Army of Northern Virginia

The average rating for The story of a cannoneer under Stonewall Jackson, in which is told the part taken by the Rockbridge Artillery in the Army of Northern Virginia based on 2 reviews is 4.5 stars.

Review # 1 was written on 2020-01-13 00:00:00 Troy Chupp That last line... “I doffed my uniform of first lieutenant, put on some of my father’s old clothes, armed myself with a corn knife, and proceeded to wage war on the standing corn.” ... brings a tear to my eye. I can smell it and feel it. Judge Stillwell's tale here rings quite real to me. I also grew up in the corn fields of Southern Illinois albeit ~130 years later. I also served... I also returned home to help my father take in the corn. This story transported me and I'm so grateful to have been along with the boys of the 61st Illinois.

Review # 2 was written on 2013-03-01 00:00:00 Kurt Schmidt This book is a fascinating, in-depth look into the life (as it states in the title) of a common soldier during the Civil War. Mr. Stillwell relates many stories of the 61st Illinois Infantry, including their parts in battles such as Little Rock and Murfreesboro, as well as little anecdotes as concerns the everyday life of a soldier at that time. This is a great read for anyone interested in the Civil War, in particular the Army of the Cumberland in relation to the rebellious South. Highly recommended.