The Story of the Common Soldier: Life in the Army During the Civil War, 1861-1865 by Leander Still is a fascinating account of the fate of the common soldier during the American Civil War. An authentic story full of raw emotional power and insightful truth that reveals the ordeals many soldiers had to endure during those years. Leander Still openly shares his memories of brutal battles, fraternizing with fellow soldiers, and the heroism he showed in every moment of a difficult life on the front lines. The author conveys the atmosphere of military campaigns, red-hot battles and the fate of ordinary people who survived the hell of war. This book is not only a memorable literary work, but also a kind of transcript of heroic deeds and devotion on the battlefield during the tragic years of the American Civil War. "The Story of an Ordinary Soldier" is a book that takes the reader to the very heart of events, revealing historical truths and human destinies during the war of 1861-1865.