The Aftermath of Battle: The Burial of the Civil War Dead

The Aftermath of Battle: The Burial of the Civil War Dead (Emerging Civil War Series)

The clash of armies in the American Civil War left hundreds of thousands of men dead, wounded, or permanently damaged. Skirmishes and battles could result in casualty numbers as low as one or two and as high as tens of thousands. The carnage of the battlefield left a lasting impression on those who experienced or viewed it, but in most cases the armies quickly moved on to meet again at another time and place. When the dust settled and the living armies moved on, what happened to the dead left behind?

Unlike battle narratives, The Aftermath of Battle: The Burial of the Civil War Dead picks up the story as the battle ends.

The burial of the dead was an overwhelming experience for the armies or communities forced to clean up after the destruction of battle. In the short-term action, bodies were hastily buried to avoid the stench and the horrific health concerns of massive death; in the long-term, families struggled to reclaim loved ones and properly reinter them in established cemeteries.

Visitors to a battlefield often wonder what happened to the dead once the battle was over. In this easy-to-read overview that will complement any Civil War library, author Meg Thompson provides a look at the aftermath of battle and the process of burying the Civil War dead.

The Aftermath of Battle is part of the Emerging Civil War Series offering compelling, easy-to-read overviews of some of the Civil Warâ€™s most important stories. The masterful storytelling is richly enhanced with hundreds of photos and illustrations.
Country USA
Brand Savas Beatie
Manufacturer Savas Beatie
Binding Paperback
ItemPartNumber Illustrated
ReleaseDate 2015-10-19
UnitCount 1
EANs 9781611211894

Country	USA
Brand	Savas Beatie
Manufacturer	Savas Beatie
Binding	Paperback
ItemPartNumber	Illustrated
ReleaseDate	2015-10-19
UnitCount	1
EANs	9781611211894

The Aftermath of Battle: The Burial of the Civil War Dead (Emerging Civil War Series)

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