Media: paperback, 52 pages
Author: J. Robertson
Year: 2006

This book provides an accessible, heavily illustrated look into the daily lives, struggles, and backgrounds of the ordinary men who fought in the American Civil War.

• Highlights the youth of the armies, noting that the single largest age group of enlistees was just 18 years old
  
• The Rank and File: Details the harsh realities of camp life, including the rampant boredom, strict drilling, foraging for food, and the emotional toll of being away from family
  
• Diversity in Service: Includes specific sections detailing the critical roles played by Black soldiers and the unique hardships faced by prisoners of war.
  
• The Home Front: Explores the interconnected struggles of the families left behind, specifically touching upon the "Home Fires" and the women of the war