Sword and Gun: A History of the 37th Wisconsin Volunteer Infantry is written by author Robert S. Eden (Eden, R.C.). In this detailed historical work, the author tells about the participation of the 37th Infantry Regiment from Wisconsin in important events of the American Civil War. The book reveals the fate of the soldiers of the regiment, their motivations, victories and failures on the battlefield, as well as the life of a military unit. The author examines in detail the battles in which the soldiers of the 37th regiment took part, tells about the strategic moments of the war, losses and gains that occurred during military operations. The book "The Sword and the Gun" helps to better understand the importance of the volunteer infantry in the development of the military history of the United States in the 19th century. This work will be a valuable resource for those interested in military history, the American Civil War, and volunteer infantry. The chapters of the book are permeated with deep analysis, the emotions of the soldiers and the importance of each battle for the history of the infantry regiment.