Notre Dame and the Civil War: Marching Onward to Victory Paperback – Illustrated, 24 Nov. 2010

A clearly written and concise account of Notre Dame's role in the American Civil War. I enjoyed reading this history and the author's clear passion for the subject. Well worth reading.

This book should be on the "must read" book for anyone who enjoys history, and is a friend or family of Notre Dame. Of particular interest was the sacrifice made by the band of Notre Dame Priests serving as Chaplains on the battlefield during the Civil War, as well as the work of the Holy Cross Sister nurses of St. Mary's. The author James Schmidt does a great job detailing the accomplishments and sacrifices of many within the Notre Dame/St. Mary's family during this important period of American history. For those who have wondered where the motto "Fighting Irish" first came from - I believe it was Rev. William Corby's relationship with the famed Irish Brigade throughout some of the most horrific battles during the Civil War - including Fredericksburg, Antietam, and of course, Gettysburg..

As a fan of the whole university, pretty much my whole life, this was a wonder to learn about, then read. Wonderful history here, most of us might not know about!

This is a most engaging read. The CSC priests and nuns who served in the war changed the perception of America when it came to both Catholicism and the Irish. Notre Dame students served on both sides and the stories of the students who served are very interesting. On the 150th anniversary of the Civil War I highly recommend this little book for those interested in Notre dame's involvement.

Huge ND fan and it was cool to see how it was back then. A must get