The Savage Waltz: A Brief History of the 33rd Regiment of Alabama Infantry, CSA Paperback – March 3, 2026

From Stone's River to Pickett's Mill, from Chattanooga to Chickamauga and back to Chattanooga again, from Ringgold Gap to Jonesboro to its darkest hour at Franklin, the 33rd Alabama Infantry danced a savage waltz with its Federal opponents from 1862 to 65 as part of Pat Cleburne's elite division in the Army of Tennessee. Hailing from six southeast Alabama counties, the 33rd endured appalling casualties at Perryville and again at Franklin, while advancing to legendary status during their five-hour defense of Ringgold Gap. Union troops openly dreaded its distinctive blue banner, and the men of the 33rd were only too happy to vindicate their fears.In addition to routine information on combat, campaigns and commanders, "The Savage Waltz" relates minute details of life in the 33rd: rations, clothing, equipment, nicknames, sundries and even the soldiers' opinions of their different service rifles! All courtesy of regimental veterans from Lower Alabama, whose memoirs enrich this brief account of their Band of Brothers. Read more