Join esteemed authors Bill Liska and Kim Perlotto for an engaging discussion on their latest work, "The Eighth Connecticut Volunteer Infantry in the Civil War." This highly anticipated event will take place at the prestigious Gunn Memorial Library & Museum in Washington, CT on August 29, 2023. Drawing from a wealth of soldiers' letters and diaries, Liska and Perlotto provide a unique and compelling account of the Eighth Infantry's four years of combat service. With meticulously crafted maps based on historical records, readers will gain a comprehensive understanding of the regiment's remarkable journey through the Eastern Theater.

As one of the longest-serving Union volunteer regiments in the Civil War, the Eighth Connecticut Infantry played a pivotal role in key battles such as Antietam, Fredericksburg, Cold Harbor, and Petersburg. Their campaigns throughout Virginia and Burnside's expedition in North Carolina further solidify their significance in Civil War history. Liska and Perlotto pay tribute to the brave men who served in the Eighth Infantry, capturing their experiences and sacrifices with utmost respect.

This event offers attendees the opportunity to purchase signed copies of "The Eighth Connecticut Volunteer Infantry in the Civil War." Bill Liska, a retired attorney, and Kim Perlotto, a retired computer scientist, have dedicated their expertise to preserving and sharing this important chapter of American history. Mark your calendar for this enlightening author talk and immerse yourself in the riveting narrative of the Eighth Infantry's wartime endeavors. 

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