History of Battery B, First New Jersey Artillery (Classic Reprint)

History of Battery B, First New Jersey Artillery presents a concise, battlefield-spanning account of the soldiers who formed a renowned Civil War artillery unit. From its Newark roots to pivotal campaigns, this book traces courage, camaraderie, and the hard realities of war through the lens of Battery B.This edition compiles reminiscences, official notes, and battle narratives to illuminate camp life, marches, and battles. It foregrounds the men behind the guns, their daily discipline, and the enduring ties that bound them to each other and to a cause they believed in. Detailed look at recruitment, muster, and the make-up of the battery’s diverse ranks Accounts of key campaigns and engagements, including the Gettysburg era and beyond Insights into artillery practice, command decisions, and battlefield impactIdeal for readers of Civil War history, military enthusiasts, and those interested in New Jersey’s volunteer regiments and their role in preserving the Union. Read more