Thompson, Lauren K.,

Friendly enemies : soldier fraternization throughout the American Civil War / Soldier fraternization throughout the American Civil War Lauren K. Thompson. - Lincoln, NE : University of Nebraska Press, (c)2020.. - 1 online resource. - Studies in war, society, and the military .

Includes bibliographies and index.

Fraternity and resistance -- Discourse -- Trade -- Information -- Ceasefires -- Memory -- Conclusion.

"Friendly Enemies analyzes the relations and fraternization of American soldiers on opposing sides of the Civil War, a representation of the common soldiers' efforts to fight the war on their own terms"--



9781496221643


United States. Army --Military life--History--19th century.
Confederate States of America. Army --Military life.


Soldiers--Social life and customs--United States--19th century.
Soldiers--Social life and customs.--Confederate States of America
Fraternization--History--United States--19th century.


Electronic Books.

E607 / .F754 2020