More than 3 million men served in the Union and Confederate militaries during the Civil War. This volume traces their recruitment, training, battle tactics, weapons, food and clothing, and medical care during the long struggle. Issues of conscription, desertion, African American regiments, and prisoners of war are covered. Primary source text and period photographs bring the battlefield camps and soldiers' experiences to life for young readers.
- ISBN10 0778753573
- ISBN13 9780778753575
- Publish Date 30 June 2011
- Publish Status Active
- Publish Country US
- Imprint Crabtree Publishing Co,US
- Format Paperback
- Pages 48
- Language English