They returned back to their homes living regular lives as they did before the Civil War began. some helped reconstruct their townsmany place the north forced out and took over much of the land and...
Union troops frequently played baseball, although cards, drinking, gambling, smoking, writing letters, and reading were other frequent camp activities.
A typical Civil War soldier was issued a kit containing a blanket, a cup and bowl, a uniform, and a few other essentials. Most soldiers brought other items from home including musical instruments,...