A Small but Spartan Band: The Florida Brigade in Lee's Army of Northern Virginia

by Zack C. Waters, James C. Edmonds

A unit that saw significant action in many of the engagements of the Civil War’s eastern theater Until this work, no comprehensive study of the Florida units that served in Robert E. Lee’s Army of Northern Virginia (ANV) had been attempted, and problems attend the few studies of particular Florida units that have appeared. Based on more than two decades of research, Waters and Edmonds have produced a study that covers all units from Florida in the ANV, and does so in an objective and reliable fashion. Drawn from what was then a turbulent and thinly settled frontier region, the Florida troops serving in the Confederacy were never numerous, but they had the good or bad luck of finding themselves at crucial points in several significant battles such as Gettysburg where their conduct continues to be a source of contention. Additionally, the study of these units and their service permits an examination of important t

Genres: Civil War, History

272 pages, Hardcover

First published January 1, 2010

Reviews

[Peter · Rating 5 out of 5]

This book brakes new ground, with its coverage of Florida's six Infantry Regiments that served in the Confederate States'Army of Northern Virginia under General Robert E. Lee. This a scholarly, thoroughly researched History of these overlooked and forgotten troops. This book fills a void in the storied History of Lee's Army, while giving full credit to these steadfast, well fought Solders from Florida. In the end this book is a very well written account of these units.

[R B · Rating 4 out of 5]

After reading this book I can not help but think that the average Florida Confederate soldier who served in Lee's army suffered depravations and hardships that was unique to the typical southern warrior. Just the distance from their families and homes was like no other in the ANV.

[James · Rating 5 out of 5]

Excellent overview of the Florida brigade. Extensive research was necessary since there are few surviving sources.