Life on a Civil War Battlefield

By J. Matteson Claus

Book Overview

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.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0778753573
• ISBN13: 9780778753575
• Release Date: June 2011
• Publisher: Crabtree Classics
• Length: 48 Pages
• Weight: 0.45 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.2" x 8.5" x 9.9"
• Age Range: 10 to 14 years
• Grade Range: Grades 5 to 9