The officers who gave the men of the 75th Infantry their orders, strategy, armies, and battles of which they were a part are included in the book, but the emphasis is on the soldiers themselves.
This book focuses on the experiences and thoughts of the men who lived through this conflict. Through letters to family and friends, the soldiers gave insights into the sights they saw and people they met. The issues involved in the war are also thoroughly analyzed. These men did not blindly obey orders they were given, and they did not believe all that they were told.
The Civil War was a pivotal moment in American history. This book provides a unique perspective on the war, its causes, major events, and its lasting impact. For 34 months this regiment, many from local towns, served the Union. Their term of service took them into the states of Indiana, Kentucky, Tennessee, Georgia, and Alabama, covering approximately 1,960 miles. They fought in six major battles and numerous engagements of a lesser nature.
Included are maps, photographs, and illustrations to aid in the understanding and appreciation of the soldier’s ordeal. The index includes the names of personnel as well as names listed in the Final Tally, an alphabetical listing of the men in the 75th and their units, and a listing of the volunteers by hometown.
Copies of “It Never Recoiled” are now available at the Prophetstown Area Historical Society Museum every Saturday morning from 10 a.m. – 12 p.m. You can also send a check or money order to PAHS, 304 Washington Street, Prophetstown, IL 61277. The cost per book is $25 for PAHS current members and $35 for non-members. Please add $10 postage per book, along with your address, if you would like it mailed. All proceeds from the sale of this book will benefit the Prophetstown Area Historical Society.
Additional copies of Fred South’s book, “Prophetstown: A Look at Its History” are also available at the Prophetstown Area Historical Society. Contact Glenna Spotts at 262-994-6442 or glennaspotts@gmail.com for any inquiries.
Copies are available at the Prophetstown Area Historical Society Museum.
