Colonels in Blue: Union Army Colonels of the Civil War: - New York -

Focusing on the colonels of the Union Army during the Civil War, this second volume highlights those who commanded regiments from New York. These citizen soldiers, driven by patriotism and personal ambition, often lacked formal military training yet stepped up to defend the Union. The book features photographs and biographical sketches that bring their stories to life, continuing the exploration begun in the first volume, which covered the New England states.