In studying the Civil WarвЂ™s common soldier - who he was and how the conflict transformed his life - we try to better understand the millions of men who risked their lives in virtual anonymity. Although no two men had the exact same journey into the army, experience in battle or emotional response to their involvement, similar threads weave their way through a significant number of these narratives. The three million soldiers who served in the Civil War each represent a unique story waiting to be told. Gary Helm, historical interpreter, Pamplin Historical Park, Va.

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