Brothers in Gray
The Cardwell Men Who Fought for the Union
Brothers in Gray: The Cardwell Men Who Fought for the Confederacy
One family name. Dozens of stories. A legacy woven into the fabric of a divided nation.
Brothers in Gray is a deeply researched historical account of every known Cardwell man who served in the Confederate forces during the American Civil War. Drawn from letters, military records, pension files, and photographs, this volume chronicles the lives of over 130 individuals who took up arms for the South-infantrymen, cavalry scouts, artillerymen, and conscripts alike.
Organized by state, each chapter begins with a short introduction to the local conflict, followed by detailed, narrative biographies that explore the enlistment, service, and postwar lives of each soldier. From the hills of Virginia to the bayous of Louisiana, these men fought and suffered across nearly every major theater of the war. Some were wounded. Some were captured. Some never returned home.
This is not a romanticized tale of the Confederacy-it is a human portrait of war through the lens of a single surname. For descendants, genealogists, and students of Civil War history, Brothers in Gray offers a rare and intimate look into how one extended family experienced the hardships, divisions, and consequences of America's bloodiest conflict.
Includes restored and enhanced historical photographs, prisoner of war accounts, and postwar records.
Companion volume: Brothers in Blue: The Cardwell Men Who Fought for the Union.
9798993329338
Book, Paperback
Brothers in Gray: The Cardwell Men Who Fought for the Union
- Author: Rand Cardwell
382
English
10.00 x 7.00 x 0.79 inches, 1.46 pounds
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