American Civil War quickly showed both sides the costs of war. Each year proved a drain as the human toll became apparent.
The Massachusetts National Guard’s newly designated 54th Volunteer Regiment will march in President-elect Barack Obama’s inaugural parade on Jan. 20. (Photo: Staff Sgt. Don Veitch) The Massachusetts ...
When the regiment was forced to retreat, he carried the flag back to Union lines ... collected the names and details of over 1,500 men who served with the volunteer 54th Massachusetts Regiment between ...