The Civil War is most often described as one in which brother fought against brother. But the most devastating war fought on American soil was also one in which women demonstrated heroic deeds; selfless acts; and courage beyond measure. Women mobilized soup kitchens and relief societies. Women cared for wounded soldiers. Women were effective spies. And it is estimated that 300 women fought on the battlefields; usually disguised as men. The most fascinating Civil War women include: Harriet Tubman; a former slave; who led hundreds of fellow slaves to freedom on the Underground Railroad Four hundred women who were seized in Roswell; Georgia; deported to Indiana; and vanished without a trace Belle Boyd; the "Siren of the Shenandoah;" who at the age of seventeen killed a Union soldier "Crazy" Elizabeth Van Lew; who deliberately fostered the impression that she was eccentric so that she could be an effective spy for the North "The poor fellow sprang from my hands and fell back quivering in the agonies of death. A bullet had passed between my body and the right arm which supported him; cutting through my sleeve and passing through his chest from shoulder to shoulder." ?Clara Barton; founder of the American Red Cross "We were all amused and disgusted at the sight of a thing that nothing but the debased and depraved Yankee nation could produce. [A woman] was dressed in the full uniform of a Federal surgeon. She was not good looking; and of course had tongue enough for a regiment of men." ?Captain Benedict J. Semmes; describing Mary Walker; M.D.
#499777 in Books US Naval Institute Press 2000-10Original language:EnglishPDF # 1 1.00 x 6.25 x 9.24l; #File Name: 1557505462272 pages
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1 of 1 people found the following review helpful. A Real FindBy Brian L. EllisI was surprised to locate this book after years of researching. The book appeared slightly used as it was from a library.My father and uncle both served in this unit and both are included in the writings. Although my dad passed away 30 yrs. ago; my uncle; a WWII vet who served in the Pacific; is still around. The writer validated friends and events they spoke of. The book was so overpowering that I could only read a few chapters in one sitting; finding myself emotionally caught up by the validation of stories they told. It also validated how our government lured these young high school boys; using sharp uniforms and a few extra dollars a month; then sent them into combat; ill prepared; undertrained; and lacking equipment. Both were wounded but at least returned. Both my dad and uncle were proud and will forever be Marines.Semper Fi!0 of 0 people found the following review helpful. Thank you; my father is apart of this group ...By Margaret B.Thank you ; my father is apart of this group and is in the book. Along with other family members that were not so lucky to make it back.0 of 0 people found the following review helpful. I took the picture on the cover so of course I love this bookBy Bill CunninghamThe book was written about my Marine Reserve Unit. I took the picture on the cover so of course I love this book.
