Answering the Call to Duty is told from the point of view of the soldiers themselves, eighteen men from a small town in Michigan before, during and after the Civil War. One man saved Gen. George Armstrong Custer s life, three died at Gettysburg, two were prisoners of war. One was a doctor, another a bugler, and another raised a company of cavalry troops and died leading them into battle with Gen. Custer. Some lived to old age and five brothers served together. Most Civil War books tell about famous generals, significant battles or specific military units. This book takes a different approach, concentrating on the men from one small town and its surrounding area in Michigan. It is illustrated with photographs, many never seen before. A must-read by Civil War buffs, history lovers or anyone who enjoys good stories.