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Lest we forget, the better-fed and -supplied Union armies had a problem with desertion, as well.
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| Posted: Tue Oct 7th, 2008 02:00 pm |
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An individual's reason for deserting is as varied as his reason for joining up in the first place. Although the lack of essentials on the field and at home most certainly played a part, I believe we make a mistake in attaching too much importance to it. Lest we forget, the better-fed and -supplied Union armies had a problem with desertion, as well.
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