What They Fought for 1861-1865

What They Fought For focuses on what motivated the individual soldier to fight in the Civil War. Through letters and diaries, McPherson concludes that most felt a keen sense of patriotic and ideological commitment, countering the prevailing belief that Civil War soldiers had little or no idea of what they were fighting for. Copyright (C) Muze Inc. 2005. For personal use only. All rights reserved.