The Diary of Artillery Division A, First Regiment Rhode Island Light Artillery by Theodore Reichardt is a fascinating literary account of life and war during the United States Civil War. The author provides a detailed description of the everyday life of soldiers, their manual tasks, military operations and emotional experiences during difficult times in the country's history. Readers will discover personal thoughts and impressions from the author's observations and the inner world of the characters. "Diary of Artillery Division A, First Regiment Rhode Island Light Artillery" is a document that preserves the memory of those who stood in defense of their country, and at the same time encourages readers to understand more about the meaning of wars and their effect on people.