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During the four years of the American Civil War, over 400,000 soldiers -- one in every seven who served in the Union and Confederate armies -- became prisoners of war. In northern and southern prisons alike, inmates suffered horrific treatment. Even healthy young soldiers often... Read Full Overview

During the four years of the American Civil War, over 400,000 soldiers one in every seven who served in the Union and Confederate armies became prisoners of war. In northern and southern prisons alike, inmates suffered horrific treatment. Even healthy young soldiers often... Read Full Overview