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A higher duty : desertion among Georgia troops during the Civil War

Author: Mark A Weitz
Publisher: Lincoln : University of Nebraska Press, ©2000.
Edition/Format:   Book : State or province government publication : EnglishView all editions and formats
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This work addresses issues associated with Confederate desertion. What does Confederate desertion say about Confederate nationalism and the war effort? Mark Weitz examines the emotional and psychological reasons that might induce a soldier to desert.
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Additional Physical Format: Online version:
Weitz, Mark A., 1957-
Higher duty.
Lincoln : University of Nebraska Press, c2000
(OCoLC)605617306
Online version:
Weitz, Mark A., 1957-
Higher duty.
Lincoln : University of Nebraska Press, c2000
(OCoLC)606262459
Material Type: Government publication, State or province government publication, Internet resource
Document Type: Book, Internet Resource
All Authors / Contributors: Mark A Weitz
ISBN: 0803247915 9780803247918
OCLC Number: 42296325
Description: x, 227 p. : ill. ; 24 cm.
Contents: Desertion among Gerogia Troops during the Civil War / Mark A. Weitz. Seeds of desertion --
Preparing for the Prodigal Son --
Patterns of flight --
Calls from home --
Faces of desertion --
Unanswered calls.
Responsibility: Mark A. Weitz.
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How many soldiers actually deserted, when did they desert, and why? What does Confederate desertion say about Confederate nationalism and the war effort? This book addresses the important issues  Read more...

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