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This work presents a collection of biographies of women who played vital roles during the American Civil War. It highlights figures such as Belle Boyd, a key Confederate spy involved in Stonewall Jackson’s operations; Annie Etheridge, who earned a Kearney Cross for years of courageous field service; and Sarah Emma Edmonds, who enlisted anonymously as Franklin Thompson and served with distinction at Fredericksburg and beyond. Through these narratives, the book explores the diverse ways women contributed to the war effort, from espionage to direct combat and support roles.
First publish date: 1999
Genre: History/Military History
Authors: Elizabeth D. Leonard
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