One of the biggest problems regiments encountered during the war was simply staying fed and healthy. The Quartermasters had to build their own kitchens and serving areas. Here we see an example of a log cabin kitchen that was built from timber surrounding the camp.
Despite the popularity of the movie Glory, many are still shocked to learn that around 180,000 black soldiers fought for the Union Army during the war. Here we see some men from Company E, 4th U.S. Colored Infantry at Fort Lincoln just outside of Washington, DC.
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