Oh! Hast Thou Forgotten by Richard Hamilton

Oh! Hast Thou Forgotten: Michigan Cavalry in the Civil War: The Gettysburg Campaign, by Richard L. Hamilton, reviewed by Stacey Ogea, Supervisor of Claytor and Wickes Libraries
(BookSurge, 2008, 357 pages, $20.99)

Primarily written in the first person, it is the tale of George Thomas Patten, who enlisted in the 6th Michigan Cavalry in the autumn of 1862. The book follows his military experiences and personal tragedies through his death in combat at Falling Waters, West Virginia July 14th 1863 while engaging Lee's retreating army.

This book is a wonderful historical presentation of the significance of the Michigan Calvary during the Civil War. The author did a thorough job of researching the facts to make the book as authentic as possible. It is an interesting read and moves along well. A must have for Civil War buffs.