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Andersonville was one of the worse prison camps in the civil war. Thousands died while kept there. Located in GA it opened in 1864 and was meant to hold a max of 10,000 federal prisoners, but by Aug it held 33,000 and was the 5th largest city in the Confederacy. Prisoners were not able to build shelters and most lived in holes scratched in the ground covered by a blanket. Any man caught closer than 15 feet to the stockade was shot. The daily ration was a teaspoon of salt, three tablespoons of beans, and a half a pint of unsifted cornmeal. A trickle of water called Sweet Water Branch served as both drinking water and sewer. Thirteen thousand died there and were buried in mass graves. On one day they died at the rate of a man every 11 minutes. If you want to see photos and get more info the book The Civil War by Geoffrey C. Ward. Ken Burns used this book for his series on the civil war.
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What occurred at the andersonville prison?
horrible nasty torture happened, there is a book called "Andersonville" there you can read all about it.
How many people died in andersonville prison?
12,912 people died in Andersonville Prison of disease, malnutrition and many other causes.
Write a sentence containing the words Andersonville Prison?
The starvation in Andersonville Prison was so bad that the prisoners descended into gang-murder and cannibalism.
What is the battle of andersonville?
a battle in the civil war
Where was the prison in the south where 13000 captured union soldiers died located?
13,000 Union Soldiers died of disease and malnutrition at the Confederate prison in Andersonville, Georgia
Where is the Andersonville Guild in Andersonville Georgia located?
The address of the Andersonville Guild is: Po Box 36, Andersonville, GA 31711
What is the web address of the Andersonville Guild in Andersonville Georgia?
The web address of the Andersonville Guild is: www.andersonvillegeorgia.com
Where is andersonville confederate prison?
Andersonville
What is the phone number of the Andersonville Guild in Andersonville Georgia?
The phone number of the Andersonville Guild is: 229-924-2558.
When was The Andersonville Trial created?
The Andersonville Trial was created in 1970.
When did the andersonville prison end?
The andersonville prison ended in 1923 November 6th
I need answers for andersonville questions?
You can find answers to questions you have on Andersonville online or in text books.
What occurred at the andersonville prison?
horrible nasty torture happened, there is a book called "Andersonville" there you can read all about it.
What are the release dates for The Escape from Andersonville - 1909?
The Escape from Andersonville - 1909 was released on: USA: 16 July 1909
What is the area of Andersonville National Historic Site?
The area of Andersonville National Historic Site is 2,080,084.2011136 square meters.
What are the ratings and certificates for Andersonville - 1996 TV?
Andersonville - 1996 TV is rated/received certificates of: Iceland:12
Where was Andersonville Confederate prison located?
The Andersonville Confederate military prison is located on Cemetery Road in Andersonville, Georgia. The prison is now considered a national historical site, and is operated by the National Park Service.
