Daring and Suffering a History of the Great Railroad Adventure

by William Pittenger

Overview

"Daring and Suffering" by way of William Pittenger is a riveting firsthand account of the author studies as a Union soldier at some stage in the American Civil War. Pittenger narrative gives a gripping portrayal of his involvement in a bold challenge in the back of enemy lines, specially the Great Locomotive Chase of 1862. The book information the exceptional events that spread out as a collection of Union volunteers, consisting of Pittenger, undertook a perilous challenge to sabotage Confederate deliver lines by hijacking a train known as the General. Pittenger's bright descriptions take readers into the coronary heart of the action, chronicling the daring escapade and the subsequent sufferings continued by using the contributors. "Daring and Suffering" now not handiest captures the adrenaline-fueled moments of the navy operation however additionally delves into the human elements of braveness, camaraderie, and the cruel realities of battle. Pittenger's narrative style is characterised via its authenticity and emotional intensity, providing readers with a compelling window into the demanding situations faced through soldiers throughout this tumultuous period in American records. As an eyewitness account of a daring wartime make the most, Pittenger's work stands as each a treasured historic document and a testament to the indomitable spirit of individuals who risked their lives for their convictions for the duration of the Civil War.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9789360461737
Publisher:	Double 9 Books
Publication date:	01/01/2024
Pages:	138
Product dimensions:	5.50(w) x 8.50(h) x 0.32(d)

About the Author

He was an American soldier in the American Civil War and was born on January 31, 1840, and died April 24, 1904. He was in the Union Army and was one of the first people to receive the Medal of Honor. Pittenger went to county schools until he was sixteen. He was the son of Thomas Pittenger and Mary Mills Pittenger. When the Civil War started, he joined as a private on April 17, 1861, in Company H of the 2nd Ohio Infantry Regiment. He served for three months and took part in the First Battle of Bull Run. Soon after, he re-enlisted in the Army for another three years. He was called in on September 11, 1861, at Camp Dennison, Ohio, and a few days later, he became a corporal in Company G of the reformed 2nd Ohio Infantry. Pittenger was made a sergeant on March 13, 1862, and fought in Andrews' Raid, which is also known as the Great Locomotive Chase. He was caught near Lafayette, Georgia, on April 15, 1862, but he was spared death for being a spy. He was jailed until March 18, 1863, when he was released through City Point, Virginia. Pittenger was raised to lieutenant after he was freed and given the Medal of Honor. He served until his health got worse and he had to quit.