A young, untried Union Army volunteer longs to prove himself under fire, but the reality of war's confusion, bloodshed, and horror shatter his illusions. A timeless story of courage and terror, this classic novel of the Civil War perfectlycaptures the horror of battle and the psychology of fear. "Heald does a superb job... His energetic pacing and varied intonations bring out the drama and the immediacy of battle.... He brings Crane to life."—AudioFile