Prison Camps
Prison camps during the Civil War were brutal, as all prison camps have been in the past. The worst camps were in Andersonville, Georgia and Elmira Camp in New York. The number of battles was so high, and the injuries were extensive, causing many to die. As a result, the numbers of those in the camps lowered throughout the war. Despite the brutality between the Union and the Confederacy, the two sides often exchanged prisoners on a one-by-one basis depending on their rank. President Lincoln was apprehensive to trade with the secessionists because he didn't believe the Confederate States were a legitimate nation. Many prisons were paroled as well, but it was hard to keep track of them, as many wandered back home.
The final years were the worst during the war. About 220,000 confederates were held in the North, while 126,000 union soldiers were held in the South. 30,192 Union soldiers died in confederate camps, while 25,976 Confederates died in union prisons. The loss was immense and felt throughout the nation.
The final years were the worst during the war. About 220,000 confederates were held in the North, while 126,000 union soldiers were held in the South. 30,192 Union soldiers died in confederate camps, while 25,976 Confederates died in union prisons. The loss was immense and felt throughout the nation.