Synopsis
A clear, evidence-based look at Civil War enrollments and the real fighting strength of both sides.
This examination challenges popular figures and explains how rosters, transfers, and term lengths affect the numbers we see in history books.
The book analyzes why a single figure like 600,000 can be misleading. It compares official Federal enrollments with Confederate rosters and shows how counting methods shape our understanding of the war’s size and scope.
Drawing on state contributions and primary sources, it argues for a consistent basis to compare the two sides. The aim is to present a fair, nuanced view of enrollment, strength, and the battles that shaped the conflict’s outcomes.
- How enlistment totals can be inflated by repeated enrollments and transfers
- Why “available force” differs from total enrollment on both sides
- State-by-state contributions and what they reveal about Confederate and Federal forces
- A balanced discussion of the numbers to inform a clearer view of Civil War strength
Ideal for readers of Civil War history and anyone seeking a careful, evidence-based look at military rosters and their meaning.
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