The County Regiment: A Sketch of the Second Regiment of Connecticut Volunteer Heavy Artillery, Originally the Nineteenth Volunteer Infantry, in the Civil War
The County Regiment: A Sketch of the Second Regiment of Connecticut Volunteer Heavy Artillery, Originally the Nineteenth Volunteer Infantry, in the Civil War
History - American, History - Warfare
The County Regiment is a historical account by Dudley Landon Vaill, published in the early 20th century, detailing the Second Regiment of Connecticut Volunteer Heavy Artillery during the Civil War, originally formed as the Nineteenth Volunteer Infantry. The book explores the regiment's formation, experiences, and contributions, emphasizing the role of Litchfield County and its residents in the war effort. Vaill highlights the intense patriotism and volunteerism of the early 1860s, recounting early battles, military life, and the leadership of Colonel Elisha S. Kellogg, while reflecting on the broader implications of their sacrifices during this pivotal period in American history.


