Andersonville Prisoners
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Andersonville Prisoners
Federal prisoners undergo awful hardships at Andersonville, where they have to endure the cold and the rain with scarcely enough clothing or shelter
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1864 Awful Cold Endure Federal Hardships Prisoners Rain Shelter Undergo Andersonville Scarcely
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Andersonville Prison: A Snapshot of Civil War Hardships (1864) This poignant image captures the harsh realities faced by Federal prisoners of war at Andersonville, Georgia, during the American Civil War. The prisoners, huddled together in the muddy and overcrowded stockade, endure the cold and rain with scarcely enough clothing or shelter to protect them from the elements. The year was 1864, and the Confederate Army, under the command of General John H. Winder, had established Andersonville Prison as a temporary camp to house the influx of Union prisoners following the Battle of Atlanta. The camp was originally designed to accommodate 10,000 men, but by the end of the war, it held over 30,000 prisoners. Conditions at Andersonville were deplorable. Prisoners were forced to live in close quarters, with inadequate food, water, and medical care. The lack of shelter and clothing led to the spread of diseases such as dysentery, typhoid fever, and smallpox. The prisoners were also subjected to harsh discipline, with punishments including floggings and the infamous "deadline," a strip of land surrounding the camp where prisoners who ventured too far were shot. Despite these awful conditions, the prisoners found ways to cope. They formed communities within the camp, establishing schools, libraries, and even a newspaper. They also engaged in various forms of entertainment, such as singing and storytelling. This photograph is a powerful reminder of the sacrifices and hardships endured by the men who served in the American Civil War. It is a testament to their resilience and the human spirit, even in the face of unimaginable adversity.
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