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Vermont riflemen in the war for the union, 1861 to 1865 / A history of Company F, First United States sharp shooters

By William Young Warren Ripley
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The narrative recounts the formation and service of Company F, a Vermont sharpshooter unit, tracing its organization, training, and the soldiers' marksmanship compared to Confederate opponents. It follows the regiment through major campaigns — the Peninsular operations, Second Bull Run, Antietam, Fredericksburg, Chancellorsville, Gettysburg, the Wilderness through Cold Harbor, and the Petersburg siege — describing marches, skirmishes, shortages, battlefield actions, and personal hardships. Interspersed are tactical observations on sharpshooter employment, anecdotes of discipline and panic, and a closing account of muster out and postwar reflections.

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William Young Warren Ripley

William Young Warren Ripley was an American author and historian known for his work on military history, particularly during the American Civil War. His notable book, "Vermont Riflemen in the War for the Union, 1861 to 1865," provides a detailed account of Company F of the First United States Sharpshooters, highlighting the experiences and contributions of Vermont soldiers. Ripley's work contributes to the understanding of the Civil War's impact on local communities and the role of sharpshooters in the conflict.

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