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The Lieber Code

The Lieber Code and the law of war in the Civil War.

Introduction to the American Civil War

Three introductory Essays

Immigrants in the Union Army

Over 200,000 German and 150,000 Irish-born men volunteered to serve in Union armies.

Communications in the Civil War

A communication revolution saw the movement of messages across the continent in ten days by Wagon train…

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The Lieber Code

Introduction to the American Civil War

Immigrants in the Union Army

Communications in the Civil War

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