Litchfield County and the Civil War

by Peter C. Vermilyea

Union victory in the Civil War was far from guaranteed. The Northern war effort depended upon local communities to raise the troops and supplies needed for the battlefield.

The history of Litchfield County highlights the challenges Northern communities faced. Armed confrontation erupted over the flying of secession flags. Supporting the war effort provided women with skills and experiences that would aid in the suffrage movement. Scandal...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1467156213
• ISBN13: 9781467156219
• Release Date: February 2024
• Publisher: History Press
• Length: 208 Pages
• Weight: 1.00 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.5" x 6.1" x 9.0"