Company Aytch Or a Side Show of the Big Show
by Samuel Rush Watkins
"A Memoir of the Civil War"
Popularity
4.69 / 5
* A book's popularity is determined by how it compares to all other books on this website.
Where to buy?
Buy from Amazon* If you buy this book through the link above, we may receive a small commission at no extra cost to you.
Company Aytch Or a Side Show of the Big Show by Samuel Rush Watkins
Details
War:
American Civil War
Perspective:
Infantry
True Story:
Yes
Biography:
Yes
Region:
North America
Published Date:
2011
ISBN13:
9781596528406
Summary
Company Aytch is a firsthand memoir by Confederate soldier Samuel R. Watkins, documenting his experiences serving with Company H of the First Tennessee Infantry Regiment during the Civil War. Written twenty years after the war, Watkins provides a vivid, often humorous account of camp life, marches, and battles from an enlisted man's perspective. The memoir covers major engagements including Shiloh, Chickamauga, and the Atlanta Campaign. Known for its honest portrayal of the hardships, camaraderie, and realities of warfare, it remains one of the most acclaimed personal narratives from a common soldier of the Confederacy.
