Richard Snowden Andrews (Classic Reprint): Lieutenant-Colonel Commanding the First Maryland Artillery (Andrews' Battalion), Confederate States Army; A Memoir (Classic Reprint) - Softcover

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A veteran’s life, a soldier’s legacy, and a window into Civil War artillery command. This memoir presents the life of Richard Snowden Andrews, a Maryland officer who led an artillery battalion in the Confederate Army and shaped battles from Fredericksburg to Chancellorsville, with a personal lens on duty, loyalty, and the costs of war.

Grounded in a member of a storied military family, the book blends family memory with battlefield detail. It recounts training, leadership, and the daily experiences of an artillery officer, alongside portraits, letters, and recollections that illuminate a turbulent era.

• Personal reminiscences and firsthand battlefield accounts from key campaigns


• Chapters that trace the officer’s life, from early service to major battles


• Riveting scenes from Fredericksburg, Second Fredericksburg, and beyond, told with care


• Illustrations, portraits, and official reports that contextualize the era

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