Victory From Within: Exploring the Stories of Prisoners of War
The Camp Sumter military prison at Andersonville was one of the largest Confederate military prisons during the Civil War. During the 14 months the prison existed, more than 45,000 Union soldiers were confined here. Of these, almost 13,000 died here. Today, Andersonville National Historic Site is a memorial to all American prisoners of war throughout the nation's history.
11 Nov 2013
It was an honor to spend Veterans Day here at this hallowed site. The sacrifices made here should never be forgotten. We had a great Ranger lead discussion that helped us understand both sides North and South of the events that lead to the deaths of over 13,000 men. To say it was one sides fault or the other would be wrong as both played key roles.
NPS Website
Our 94th NPS site
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| Andersonvillle Veterans Cemetery |
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| We will have to do some research to see if this is family on My wife's side |
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| A small section of rebuilt stockade |
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| Living conditions in the stockade |
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| The water supply for 25,000 + men |
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| Looking back to the rebuilt stockade section, This place was huge. |
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