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Soldiers of the Civil War
The lifestyle/daily life of an average Civil War soldier
Most likely a slim young man
A bit over 5'8" tall
Brown hair and blue eyes
The war was largely a young man's fight
Older soldiers typically filled more specialized roles or were officers
Spent a majority of time in camp drilling
Occasional stint at guard duty or a long march
Once enlisted and encamped, a recruit soon learned that his time was no longer his own
The risk of becoming ill was high for new recruits