Tenting tonight : the soldier's life /
by James I. Robertson, Jr., and the editors of Time-Life Books.
- Alexandria, Va. : Time-Life Books, c1984.
- 176 p. : ill. (some col.) ; 28 cm.
- The Civil War .
- Civil War. .
Includes bibliographical references (p. 171-172) and index.
Answering the call -- Camp days -- The wasted legions -- The prisoner's plight -- Tests of honor.
Describes the tedium between battles, rigid discipline, camp life, medical treatment, and prison experiences by Civil War soldiers on both sides.