The 11th Alabama Volunteer Regiment in the Civil War
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About the Book
From inception to the final roll call, this regimental history traces the 11th Regiment of Alabama Volunteers from its 1861 creation to the Confederate surrender at Appomattox. The work follows the 11th Alabama through various battles including Manassas, Fredericksburg, Salem Church and Gettysburg. Drawing on personal correspondence such as letters and diaries, it presents the soldiers as individuals and contributes to the dialogue on why the typical Southern soldier fought in the war. The geographical movement of the regiment throughout the war, its key leaders and the organization of its companies are also discussed in detail. There are 81 period photographs that add to the story of this remarkable unit.
About the Author(s)
Bibliographic Details
Ronald G. Griffin
Format: softcover (7 x 10)
Pages: 294
Bibliographic Info: 81 photos, notes, bibliography, index
Copyright Date: 2012 [2008]
pISBN: 978-0-7864-7158-4
eISBN: 978-0-7864-9337-1
Imprint: McFarland
Table of Contents
Preface 1
1. The Birth of a New Alabama Infantry Regiment 3
The Process of Raising and Organizing a Confederate Military Unit in 1861 3
2. The Organization of the 11th Alabama Infantry Regiment 35
The Companies Are Ordered to Rendezvous Camps 35
The Companies Are Mustered into Confederate Service 48
The Regiment Is Organized and Equipped at Lynchburg 50
The Regiment Is Furthered Organized and Equipped at Richmond 52
3. A Whirlwind Week at Winchester 56
The Departure for Winchester 56
The 11th Alabama’s Stay at Winchester 57
The 11th Alabama Departs for Manassas 59
4. The Battle of Sickness and Boredom at Manassas 63
The Arrival at Manassas Junction 63
The Experiences and Developments Near the Lewis House 64
The Arrival Near Bristoe Station 70
The Encampment Near Centreville 73
The Encampment at Cub Run 77
A New Encampment Near Centreville 81
Winter Quarters Near the Lewis House 84
5. A Baptism in Blood: The 11th Alabama in the Seven Days Battle 90
From Manassas to the Peninsula 90
The 11th Alabama’s Position and Duties at Yorktown 91
From Yorktown to Seven Pines 95
The Battle of Seven Pines 96
From Seven Pines to Gaines’ Mill 101
The Battle of Gaines’ Mill 101
From Gaines’ Mill to Frayser’s Farm 107
The Battle of Frayser’s Farm 108
A Summary of Regimental Losses During the Seven Days 113
6. The Crippled 11th Marches into Maryland 115
From Frayser’s Farm to Gordonsville 115
From Gordonsville to Manassas 118
The Battle of Second Manassas: August 29, 1862 120
The Battle of Second Manassas: August 30, 1862 121
From Manassas to Harpers Ferry 122
The Battle of Sharpsburg 124
7. Bombarded at Fredericksburg and the Proud Day at Salem Church 127
The Stay at Winchester 127
From Winchester to Culpeper Court House 128
From Culpeper Court House to Fredericksburg 130
The Battle of Fredericksburg 130
Military Developments from Fredericksburg to Salem Church 132
The Passing of Time at Fredericksburg 134
Events Leading Up to the Battle of Salem Church 136
The Battle of Salem Church 137
8. The Brave Charges at Gettysburg 146
Military Developments from Salem Church to Gettysburg 146
The Trip from Fredericksburg to Gettysburg 147
The 11th Alabama on the First Day of Battle: July 1, 1863 149
The 11th Alabama on the Second Day of Battle: July 2, 1863 150
The 11th Alabama on the Third Day of Battle: July 3, 1863 154
The Casualties of the 11th Alabama at Gettysburg 156
The Prisoners of the 11th Alabama at Gettysburg 158
A Brief Evaluation of the Gettysburg Campaign 160
9. The Lull Before the Storm 161
From Gettysburg to Orange Court House 161
The Encampment at Orange Court House 163
The Bristoe Station Campaign 167
Winter Quarters at Orange Court House, 1863–1864 168
10. The Conflict Fiercely Intensifies: The Wilderness and Spotsylvania 175
The Battle of the Wilderness: May 6, 1864 175
The Battle of the Wilderness: May 7, 1864 178
The Battle of Spotsylvania Court House: May 8–12, 1864 179
11. The Battles to the Trenches of Petersburg 184
The Engagement at Hanover Junction: May 24, 1864 184
The Battle at Atlee’s Station: June 1, 1864 186
The Battle of Turkey Ridge: June 3, 1864 187
The Battle of Wilcox Farm: June 22, 1864 188
Skirmish Near Ream’s Station: June 23, 1864 192
Skirmish with Kautz and Wilson’s Raiders: June 29, 1864 193
The Battle of the Crater: July 30, 1864 195
The Battle of White’s Tavern: August 16, 1864 202
The Battle of Davis Farm: August 21, 1864 205
The Battle of Ream’s Station: August 25, 1864 208
12. The Desperate Struggle for Petersburg Is Lost 210
Events Following the Battle of Ream’s Station 210
The Battle of Burgess Mill: October 27, 1864 213
Events Between Burgess Mill and the End of 1864 215
Experiences in the Winter of 1865 to Hatcher’s Run 217
The Battle of Hatcher’s Run: February 6, 1865 218
Some Closing Scenes of the War 220
The Battle of Farmville: April 7, 1865 221
The 11th Alabama at Appomattox Court House: April 9, 1865 225
Some Closing Thoughts on the 11th Alabama 227
13. The Final Roll-Call of the 11th Alabama Infantry 229
The Field Officers 229
The Officers and Enlisted Men of Company A 230
The Officers and Enlisted Men of Company B 233
The Officers and Enlisted Men of Company C 235
The Officers and Enlisted Men of Company D 236
The Officers and Enlisted Men of Company E 239
The Officers and Enlisted Men of Company F 240
The Officers and Enlisted Men of Company G 243
The Officers and Enlisted Men of Company H 245
The Officers and Enlisted Men of Company I 250
The Officers and Enlisted Men of Company K 253
Chapter Notes 257
Bibliography 263
Index 269
Book Reviews & Awards
“detailed…a valuable resource. Griffin has made a significant contribution. He has ably honored one of the foremost fighting regiments in the Confederate Army”—Civil War News.
