Soldiers Life During The Civil War

Civil War historians have different opinions and interpretations on why did soldiers fight in Civil War. It is vital to remember that the majority of the soldiers were volunteers; therefore, they must feel a motivation strong enough to outweigh the potential risks. Why did men volunteer to risk their own lives for the first two years of the war, and what kept them to stay and keep fighting during conflict? There were a lot of motivating factor as it is to why they fought, either it may be for duty, nationalism, government, slavery, religion, peers, family and much more. In James McPherson’s For Cause and Comrades book, he analyzed the full range of causes why the soldiers enlisted, why they continued to serve, and the choice to engage in combat.

During the Civil War there was most troubles occurring between the two nations. The Union was in a better condition than the Confederacy, however, both nations still had their problems during the War. Both nations economy worsen and several resources were lost during the war. War always leads to problems that must be solved and at times it takes time. Several people and organizations from both nations contributed in the war. Both trying to help their side win the war with whatever they could. Whether it was enlisting in the war, sending supplies, or even volunteering in hospitals helped the nation's greatly.

War, the Ultimate Proving Ground: The black troops persevered in the face of hardship, prejudice, and discrimination. They fought in spite of atrocious treatment and in the face of bitter challenges, believing they could make a difference.

The average soldier in the Civil War was about 5’8” and weighed about 143 pounds. The age of the average soldier ranged from 18 to 39 years old. Soldiers carried as much as 80 pounds of a load. Soldiers got really homesick once they first joined the army. Before the army soldiers were mostly farmers. Soldier’s religions were mostly Christian and some were Jewish. There were also some blacks that were in the Civil War and the blacks made less money than the whites. The blacks made around 11 dollars a month. In the army there were more than 300 different career options.

I figured that the Confederate soldiers would take Cush to the Appomattox to lock him up. I heard of the Appomattox, but I didn’t know anything about it. Just in case I ran into Federals, I put my Union jacket in the back of the wagon. After that, I steer the mules to the Appomattox. In the distance, you can hear cannons firing and rifles shooting away. A half hour into my drive, I hear horses and shouts behind me. Right away, I direct the mules into the grass, and along the edge of the road. I hide behind the wagon as I watch Yankees gallop by on their horses. When the Yankees clear out, I bring the mules back up and continue my journey. Soon, I find bodies with clothes on them. I only find one pair of regular clothes, which I change into, but I can’t find a pair

The story of African American soldiers in the American Civil War is often a forgotten one. The history of the war is usually presented as white Northerners versus white Southerners as blacks waited on the sidelines as their fate was determined. This portrayal is highly inaccurate considering over 180,000 African American troops fought in the war and eventually obtained their own regiments under the United States Colored Troops as a part of the Union Army. Composed on May, 22, 1863, the USCT strengthened the Union Army’s numbers and contributed significantly to battles such as the Skirmish at Island Mound and Fort Wagner. Even with their contributions, African American soldiers are often overlooked in favor of other narratives. However, black historian George Washington Williams was one of the first to write the history of black troops today. His belief was that the history of black troops and their valor were a major contribution to American Civil War history. While controversial at the time, this view is not uncommon today and historians have continued to study the significance of black troops. Gregory J. W. Urwin and other historians recently wrote a critique on the treatment of black soldiers, acknowledging atrocities against them were committed often. Urwin tries to provide a honest history to the brutality of the black solider.

“War at its basic level has always been about soldiers. Nations rose and fell on the strength of their armies and the men who filled the ranks.” This is a very powerful quote, especially for the yet young country of the United States, for it gives credit where credit is truly due: to the men who carried out the orders from their superiors, gave their blood, sweat and tears, and in millions of cases their lives while fighting for ideals that they believed their country or government was founded upon, and to ensure the continuation of these ideals. Up until the end of the 20th Century, they did so in the worst of conditions, and this includes not only the battle scene, but also every day life. In

The changes that took place after the Civil War for ex-slaves was definitely a life altering event. Most of these individuals had already been separated from their families prior to the war, then afterwards they were left with their freedom, however, many of them not have a penny to their name (The University of Richmond, 2008). After the war, many of the ex-slaves traveled around just to feel their new found freedom while others were not sure how to feel (Schultz, 2013). It was shared that some of them thought that at least while they were slaves they had a place to sleep, eat and were receiving proper medical care. These individuals felt in the new world that they were living in this was far from the case. They were responsible for making

During the cold war, the Confederate soldiers endured a lot of hardships. The course of the Civil War had taken its toll of the Southern soldiers, who were facing rough times both at home and at the front. A major characteristic of the war in the South was the lack of adequate clothing and food, and poor pay or lack thereof. The soldiers had to brave all these wants and still seek to stay motivated to the course to which they had enlisted. Naturally, such hardships would drive any man to the brink of helplessness and hopelessness. Furthermore, there were reports of internal divisions within the ranks of the Confederacy. The hardships, trials, and deaths of fellow soldiers were among the reasons that made the soldiers be hugely driven out

The civil war was a very deadly war and one of the bloodiest in United States history. The civil war began on April 12, 1865 and came to an end on May 9, 1865. The most important men at the time were the brave men who served and fought for what they believed in. In other words, these men were the soldiers. Over the course of the war, around three million men served. Over 110,000 Union soldiers died during combat and deaths due to other complications totaled to over 250,000 men. The Confederate casualties in combat added up to over 95,000, and the amount that died from disease and other things added up to over 165,000 deaths. Overall, approximately 620,00 men had died by the end of the war.

Children played a bigger part in the Civil War than most people know. It is really hard to imagine young children having direct involvement in the Civil War because of how society is today. Now you have to be at least eighteen to be deployed. Back during the Civil War children were trying to enroll at the age of ten. Teenagers were trained to fight in battle on the front lines. Being in the army was not the only important job children had. They played many parts such as taking care of families at home and being drummer boys for the army as well. The girls had to take over the jobs the men and boys had when they went to go fight. Life was not easy for children in the South. For children in the South the war was all around them because that is where most of the fighting took place. There are also many famous children that took part in war. A lot of their lives have been recorded. There are probably other ways that they have contributed that we will never know or understand.

During the 1860s there were many issues and that the Southern and Northern states needed to work on. In 1861 hundreds of thousands of Americans volunteered to fight in the Civil War, also known as the First Modern War. The main causes of this war were the economic and social differences between the North and the South. These differences led to other fundamental issues such as slavery and its abolition. In addition to that as the war was coming to its end, federal authorities found themselves presiding over the transition from slavery to freedom.After the war, there was a 12-year period best known as the Reconstruction and the main goals that it had were to get the Confederate States back into the Union, to rebuilt the Southern economy

By all estimation, the American Civil War was considered to be the bloodiest and most gruesome war in American history. There are more US casualties involved in the American Civil War than US casualties in World War I & II, Korean, and Vietnam War combined. Historians have discussed possible causes that led to the greatest separation among the American people. It is important to recognize the true causes behind this separation so that history does not repeat itself. It is important to recognize the true cause behind this separation so that history of a civil war does not repeat itself. It is best to examine and understand one fundamental cause so that appropriate measures can be taken to prevent another repeat of the past. Current research as well as old documents demonstrate that the conflict over the legality of African American slaves is the main cause to such separation. However, many tend to overlook the economic reason that benefited both the northern and southern states. While it is clear that the Southern states benefited more from slavery due to the vastness of uninhabited land, both southern and northern states benefited in one way or another. Therefore, it makes one wonder: To what extent economic motive between the southern and northern states spurred the American civil war? Although causes like slavery, greed, and fear factor into the causes of the American Civil War, the economic motive between the southern and northern states spurred

The Civil War shook the United States in 1861, forcing families and soldiers, both in the North and South, to reevaluate what it meant to live and die under less-than-ideal circumstances. In Drew Gilpin Faust’s essay, titled The Civil War Soldier and the Art of Dying, Faust goes through every change the Civil War made in the standard perception of death and mourning at the time and the lasting implications death in the Civil War would have for years to come. In every sense, the changes Faust outlines were put in place to cater towards the They of Heideggerian thought and ultimately did not help Civil War soldiers and families think authentically about death, but rather shaped social norms that still support the They and prohibit Dasein from authentically anticipating death as a possibility.

Entertainment during the war had been hard to find, as everyone fears for their safety, as well as the safety of those fighting the war. From what I have heard the soldiers have actually enjoyed some of entertainment of their own, while still fighting for the freedom of America. George Ewing actually recalled several instances where General Washington joined the men in playing Wicket, while stationed at Valley Forge. “Wicket was a form of cricket. Wicket required a long, shovel-shaped bat which was straight on one side and spoon-shaped on the other. The ball was bowled at the wicket which was defended by the player with the bat. If he struck the ball, he had to run to the base of the one who bowled the ball and return to the wicket” (Ledbetter,