"In Defense of the Flag" by David W. Stafford is a true war story that follows the author's experiences during the Great Rebellion. From enlisting in the 83rd Pennsylvania Volunteers to vividly describing battles like Bull Run and Chancellorsville, Stafford's narrative delves into the harsh realities of war. Captured and confined in southern prisons, including Andersonville, Stafford's daring escape and encounters with various individuals shape his journey to freedom. Themes of faith, survival, and resilience against the backdrop of the Civil War era are prominent in this poignant and gripping account.
"In Defense of the Flag" by David W. Stafford is a true war story that follows the author's experiences during the Great Rebellion. From enlisting in the 83rd Pennsylvania Volunteers to vividly describing battles like Bull Run and Chancellorsville, Stafford's narrative delves into the harsh realities of war. Captured and confined in southern prisons, including Andersonville, Stafford's daring escape and encounters with various individuals shape his journey to freedom. Themes of faith, survival, and resilience against the backdrop of the Civil War era are prominent in this poignant and gripping account.