Kamis, 23 Februari 2017

‘Cowards of the Army’: Straggling in the Civil War

Straggling became a major problem for both armies by 1862, as war-weary soldiers began opting out of fighting. IN THE WINTER OF 1861–62, “Stonewall” Jackson refused to grant furloughs to let his men rest, opting instead to drill them relentlessly as he prepared for his ambitious Romney Campaign in western Virginia. The campaign in January …

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