Fourth Louisiana Battalion in the Civil War

Terry G. Scriber is a writer, researcher and museum security professional. He lives in Louisiana. The late Theresa Arnold-Scriber was a writer and researcher. She lived in Louisiana.

• Table of ContentsPreface and Acknowledgments      The History1. Clouds of Conflict: Louisiana Exits the Union      2. Sweet Sunlight of Victory: Covered in Glory      3. Cold Mist of Defeat: The Vicksburg Campaign      4. Hard Rain of War: The Battle of Chickamauga      5. Downpour of Disaster: The Battles for Chattanooga      6. Blizzard of Bad Tidings: The Atlanta Campaign      7. The Storm Breaks: The Close of the War      The Biographical RegisterA Guide to Using the Register      Term Definitions      Commanding Generals      Field and Staff      Color Bearers/Guard      Company A: “Madison Infantry,” Madison Parish      Company B: “Ouachita Blues,” Ouachita Parish      Company C: “Franklin Life Guard,” Franklin Parish      Company D: “Carroll Rebels,” Carroll Parish      Company E: “Natchez Rifles,” Adams County, Mississippi      Company F: “Ouachita Rebels,” Ouachita Parish      Chapter Notes      Biographical Register Notes      Bibliography      Index

“this work is a must, of course, for those interested in the Fourth Louisiana Battalion and Louisiana units as well. If you enjoy reading the letters, journals and diaries of Civil War soldiers this is a treasure trove”—Civil War News; “a fine job”—Blue & Gray Magazine; “the authors ferret out the curious, the remarkable, and the little known details...very helpful...the period photos show abundant details...a treasure trove of genealogical information...well documented...excellent...a real pleasure to read”—The Lone Star; “great”—The Advocate.