Detailed Minutiae of Soldier Life in the Army of Northern Virginia, 1861-1865

by Carlton McCarthy

12 chapters4h 45mEnglish1882

About this book

The author, who fought as a private in the Army of Northern Virginia during the Civil War, describes the Confederate soldier’s daily struggles with hunger, illness, fear, and the perils of combat; as well as his pride of service, love of comrades, and courage in the face of overwhelming odds (summary by D. Leeson).

Chapters (12)

1A Voice from the Ranks

1329

2The Outfit Modified

986

3Romantic Ideas Dissipated

842

4On the March

1055

5Cooking and Eating

1349

6Comforts, Conveniences, and Consolations

1678

7Fun and Fury on the Field

1592

8Improvised Infantry

3207

9"Brave Survivors" Homeward Bound

1416

10Soldiers Transformed

1244

11Camp Fires of the Boys in Gray

1961

12The Battle Flag

484

Detailed Minutiae of Soldier Life in the Army of Northern Virginia, 1861-1865

About this book

Chapters (12)

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