Volume IV of this landmark series traces the military groups raised from
all parts of the state--from Oconee to Horry to Beaufort--as well as
militia and reserves.
In this anticipated four-volume series, author Robert Seigler presents a
comprehensive review of South Carolina's Civil War troops in
incomparable detail. Revealing the
origination of military organizations from the three major geographical
regions of the state, as well as those units whose men came from all
parts of the state, Seigler outlines the frontline infantry, cavalry and
artillery units, as well as militia, reserves and state troops that were
critical to the
Confederate efforts. For every regiment and battalion, Seigler analyzes
when, where and under what legal authority each one was organized, and
then provides a
biographical sketch of the field officers for every unit. Included in
each company history, in addition to its geographical origins, are a
wartime biography of each captain and Seigler's special interest,
company nicknames. Finally, a summary is provided of each unit's major
movements and engagements.