Book excerpt: This book is a firsthand account of the Civil War experiences of the Ninety-Second Illinois Volunteers. The regiment fought in some of the most significant battles of the war, including Vicksburg and Chattanooga. The book provides a vivid and detailed description of life as a Union soldier, from training and camp life to the horrors of battle. It is a must-read for anyone interested in the history of the Civil War or the experiences of soldiers on the front lines. This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.