Bibliograph

Inglorious passages, noncombat deaths in the American Civil War, Brian Steel Wills

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Label

Inglorious passages, noncombat deaths in the American Civil War, Brian Steel Wills

Language

eng

Bibliography note

Includes bibliographical references (pages 307-375) and index

Illustrations

illustrations

Index

index present

Literary Form

non fiction

Main title

Inglorious passages

Nature of contents

bibliography

Oclc number

985665093

Responsibility statement

Brian Steel Wills

Series statement

Modern war studies

Sub title

noncombat deaths in the American Civil War

Table Of Contents

Introduction: "This inglorious taking off" -- The first fatalities -- The battle in camp -- "The rhythm of the rails" -- Not fooling with Mother Nature -- Slipshod soldiering -- Not so friendly fire -- "As neere to heaven by sea" -- Industrial and storage mishaps -- Collateral casualties -- Not cheating the hangman -- Conclusion: "There is no glory in it"

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