The Twenty-fifth Regiment Connecticut Volunteers in the War of the Rebellion History, Reminiscences, Description of Battle of Irish Bend, Carrying of Pay Roll, Roster

The Twenty-fifth Regiment Connecticut Volunteers in the War of the Rebellion by Thomas McManus immerses listeners in the wartime journey of a Connecticut unit formed in 1862 and tested in marches, battles, and the campaign that led to Port Hudson. Drawing on a concise history by Colonel George P. Bissell, vivid reminiscences from Private Samuel K. Ellis, and Major McManus’s detailed narrative of the Battle of Irish Bend, this history audiobook blends firsthand recollection with tactical description. You’ll hear how the regiment—recruited in Hartford and Tolland counties, mustered November 11, 1862, and attached to the Banks Expedition—faced the challenges of arming, movement, and combat, and even the extraordinary task of carrying the regimental payroll to New Orleans as recounted by First Lieutenant Henry Hill Goodell. Themes of patriotism, discipline, camaraderie, and the logistics of Civil War campaigns surface alongside political and regional context that shaped Connecticut’s contribution to the Union effort. Ideal for listeners of history and politics, Civil War enthusiasts, genealogists tracing Connecticut ancestors, and anyone who appreciates military memoirs and primary-source narratives, this audiobook preserves the voice and valor of a regiment whose service helped define a pivotal moment in American history.