Iconoclastic Memories of the Civil War

Iconoclastic Memories of the Civil War is a memoir by Ambrose Bierce, written in the aftermath of his service in the Union Army during the American Civil War (1861-1865). Bierce, who enlisted in the 9th Indiana Infantry Regiment, served as a topographical engineer and fought in significant battles, including Shiloh and Kennesaw Mountain, where he sustained a serious head wound. This work provides a personal and critical perspective on the war, reflecting Bierce's experiences and the impact they had on his later writings, including his famous short stories.













