Infantry drill and tactics

Scope and Contents “A Journal of Travel” (1862-1863, 1870) documents the experiences of the 19th Iowa Infantry Regiment, an infantry regiment that served the Union Army during the American Civil War. This journal consists of daily accounts from different members of the regiment, ranging from a few words to several pages and describing their travels and experiences. The entries document the regiment’s movements and activity day by day, providing personal, first-hand accounts of battles and events. This includes...