Soldier Life
From Camp to the Battlefield
The experiences of soldiers in the wars that defined America demonstrate the sacrifices made for a new birth of freedom.
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The Citizen Soldier
Sam Smith examines the uniquely American take on the ancient concept of turning ploughshares to swords and back again.
American Dogs
We all know that dogs are man's best friend. In wartime, dogs would help hunt and act as couriers but they also provided a much-needed morale boost to...
Milwaukee to New Orleans: Breweries and the Civil War
In 1860, as the Civil War approached, a German immigrant named Eberhard Gottlieb Anheuser decided to leave soap and candle-making to buy the...
What Hath We Here?
Initially you might wonder how “The Bard of Avon” — William Shakespeare (ca. 1564-1616) — possibly has a place in Civil War history. But once you...
Battling Monotony
The National Civil War Museum highlights how soldiers combated boredom in wartime camps.
Battle of the Bands
From Revolution to Civil War, music has provided an outlet for American soldiers in camp and propelled them forward in battle. Lyrics were often...
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- Battlefield Death in the Civil War »
- The Fighting Man of the Continental Army »
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- Washington Inoculates an Army »
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- Prisoners During the Civil War »
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