Young enlistees comprised a significant proportion of Union and Confederate troops serving in the American Civil War. While these boys significantly enhanced the size and capabilities of their respective armies, they also brought a great deal of drama and chaos. How did the United States and the Confederacy deal with the presence of so many young people in the ranks? Authors Rebecca Jo Plant and Frances M. Clarke explore this question and more in their novel Of Age: Boy Soldiers and Military Power in the Civil War Era. Catch the authors’ discussion of the book at their Clements Bookworm panel this August.
This virtual event is free and open to the public. Registration is required for the webinar link.
