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The Role of Boy Soldiers in the American Civil War.

  • Published In: Teaching History (0040-0602), 2025, v. 59, n. 1. P. 12 1 of 3

  • Database: Education Source Ultimate 2 of 3

  • Authored By: Clarke, Frances M.; Jo Plant, Rebecca 3 of 3

Abstract

The article explores the role of boy soldiers in the American Civil War, highlighting the significant number of underage enlistees who joined the military. It discusses the legal and social implications of underage enlistment, as well as the varied experiences of young soldiers during the war. The authors challenge the romanticized view of boy soldiers, emphasizing the hardships and challenges many of them faced. The study reveals that underage soldiers constituted around ten percent of Union forces and a similar percentage in the Confederate military, shedding light on a lesser-known aspect of Civil War history. [Extracted from the article]

Additional Information

  • Source:Teaching History (0040-0602). 2025/03, Vol. 59, Issue 1, p12
  • Document Type:Article
  • Subject Area:Literature and Writing
  • Publication Date:2025
  • ISSN:00400602
  • Accession Number:184426649
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