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The Glowing Wounds of the Battle of Shiloh

Posted on April 2, 2012 by Rebecca Beatrice Brooks

After the Battle of Shiloh in April of 1862 in Tennessee, over 16,000 wounded soldiers lay in the rain and cold mud for over two days as overwhelmed doctors and nurses struggled to locate and treat the soldiers. Some of … Continue reading →

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Child Soldiers in the Civil War

Posted on December 16, 2011 by Rebecca Beatrice Brooks

Although most Civil War soldiers were between 18 and 39 years old, many young children also served. It is estimated that at least 100,000 Union soldiers were boys under 15 years old. Many of these boys lied about their age … Continue reading →

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The Glowing Wounds of the Battle of Shiloh

Child Soldiers in the Civil War