Project Gutenberg 2015-11-08 Public domain in the USA. 120 Ford, Thomas J. 02017804 With the Rank and File Produced by John Campbell and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive) "With the Rank and File" by Thomas J. Ford is a historical account written in the late 19th century. The book details the personal experiences of Ford, who served as a non-commissioned officer in the Twenty-fourth Wisconsin Infantry during the American Civil War. Through a series of anecdotes and reflections, the author explores the hardships and camaraderie within the ranks of soldiers, providing insights into life on and off the battlefield. The narrative is a collection of Ford's memories, encompassing various battles and moments of army life, including the challenges faced by soldiers such as scarcity of food, harsh weather conditions, and the emotional toll of war. It captures both grim realities and lighter incidents, reflecting the spirit of camaraderie among soldiers. Ford recounts specific events like the Battle of Chickamauga and the struggles during the Valley of Chattanooga, showcasing the resilience and bravery of his fellow troops. Interwoven with historical context, the book serves as both a tribute to the sacrifices of the common soldier and a personal reminder of the bonds forged in the crucible of war. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Reading ease score: 76.5 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read. en United States -- History -- Civil War, 1861-1865 -- Personal narratives United States -- History -- Civil War, 1861-1865 -- Regimental histories United States. Army. Wisconsin Infantry Regiment, 24th (1862-1865) E456 Text Category: Biographies Category: History - American Category: History - Warfare 145787 2025-07-20T07:52:38.369003 text/html 122064 2024-10-22T23:25:04 text/html 149198 2025-07-20T07:52:41.357941 application/epub+zip 148563 2025-07-20T07:52:39.159961 application/epub+zip 79242 2025-07-20T07:52:38.689964 application/epub+zip 200738 2025-07-20T07:52:43.259967 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 179521 2025-07-20T07:52:41.020973 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 110484 2022-09-22T18:22:50.068718 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 122482 2025-07-20T07:52:38.135987 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 102563 2024-10-22T23:25:04 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 17088 2025-07-20T07:52:43.389941 application/rdf+xml 7826 2025-07-20T07:52:38.763965 image/jpeg 1612 2025-07-20T07:52:38.725954 image/jpeg 154690 2025-07-20T07:52:38.392977 application/octet-stream application/zip Archives containing the RDF files for *all* our books can be downloaded at https://book.klll.cc/wiki/Gutenberg:Feeds#The_Complete_Project_Gutenberg_Catalog