"This volume provides an in-depth history of one Confederate infantry regiment, the 28th North Carolina which was comprised primarily of units from the central and southwestern part of the state. It discusses the various battles in which the 28th North Carolina was involved including Hanover Court House, Chancellorsville, Gettysburg, Chapin's Farm, and Appomattox"--Provided by publisher.

Glossary of military terms -- Spring 1861 : North Carolina leaves the Union -- The 28th Regiment, North Carolina Volunteer Infantry is formed -- Life in the Confederate Army -- January-May 1862 : Wilmington to Hanover Court House -- June 26-July 1, 1862 : seven days' battles -- August 9-September 14, 1862 : Cedar Mountain, Manassas Junction, 2nd Manassas, Ox Hill -- September-December 1862 : Harpers Ferry, Sharpsburg and Fredericksburg -- May 1863 : Chancellorsville, the South's greatest victory -- July 1-3, 1863 : Gettysburg, a devastating defeat -- October-December 1863 : Bristoe Station to Mine Run -- Spring 1864 : Wilderness, Spotsylvania Court House, Jericho Mills -- June-July 1864 : 2nd Cold Harbor, Jerusalem Plank Road, Gravel Hill -- August-October 1864 : Chapin's Farm, Fussell's Mill, Reams' Station, Jones' Farm, Pegram's Farm -- Winter 1864-Spring 1865 : Petersburg to Appomattox -- After Appomattox -- Appendix I : chronology of the 28th Regiment -- Appendix II : list of engagements in which Greenberry Harding participated -- Appendix III : field and star and company officers -- Appendix IV : height of the soldiers in Company F, 28th Regiment -- Appendix V : casualties in Lane's Brigade, May 5, 1864-October 1, 1864 -- Appendix VI : casualties among officers of the 28th Regiment, May-October 1864 -- Appendix VII : casualties in the 28th Regiment, 1862-1864 -- Appendix VIII : officers and men of the 28th Regiment who surrendered on April 9, 1865 -- Appendix IX : the Harding family -- Appendix X : roster of the troops of the 28th Regiment, North Carolina Infantry.