Regimental histories are valuable research sources that offer a unique perspective for the study of the Civil War. They provide details on the organization and achievements of a particular unit, focusing on wartime activities. A regimental history can provide context and clarity to the personal history of an individual soldier for a researcher. Additionally, personal narratives such as diaries, letters, and personal war accounts written by veterans, and related materials such as reunion proceedings and veterans’ periodicals, add depth to the study of a particular unit. These narratives personalize and bring to life the history of a Civil War regiment.