12,913 of the approximately 45,000 Union prisoners died there because of starvation, malnutrition, diarrhea, disease, alleged abuse and blunt weapon executions from guards.
Andersonville, the infamous Confederate prison during the Civil War, is often criticized for its inhumane conditions, leading to the suffering and death of thousands of Union soldiers. The lack of adequate food, shelter, and medical care, combined with overcrowding, exemplified the failures of leadership and compassion during wartime. Many believe that the officials responsible for the prison's management should have faced severe consequences, including execution, for their negligence and the atrocities committed there. Ultimately, Andersonville serves as a stark reminder of the brutal realities of war and the moral responsibilities of those in power.
There were approximately 25,000 American soldiers that died in the American Revolution. The British lost around 20,000 soldiers during the war.
An estimated 25,000 American Revolutionaries died and the Americans lost twice as many troops so about 12,000 Brittish troops died in the American Revolution.
Welsh soldiers, by all accounts, are grouped in with other UK soldiers. The UK lost 326,000 military personnel and 62,000 civilians during the war.
285,000 Soldiers
There were approximately 45,000 prisoners in Andersonville. But over 12,000 union soldiers held there died
I think the one your thinking of is Fort Sumter (aka Andersonville)
Andersonville.
Yes, there are lists and records of Union Army soldiers who were imprisoned at Andersonville POW camp, which operated during the Civil War from 1864 to 1865. The National Archives and Records Administration (NARA) holds many of these records, including prisoner rolls and individual service records. Additionally, various historical societies and online databases may provide searchable lists of the soldiers who endured captivity at Andersonville.
William M. Smith was incarcerated in Andersonville prison during the Civil War due to his status as a Union soldier captured by Confederate forces. Andersonville, known for its overcrowded and brutal conditions, housed thousands of Union prisoners. Smith's imprisonment reflected the harsh realities of wartime captivity, where many soldiers faced severe deprivation and suffering. His experience in Andersonville is emblematic of the broader struggles faced by Union prisoners during the conflict.
2,246 Union soldiers died in that battle. The Confederates lost 1,495 soldiers.
About 350,000 Union soldiers died. About 250,000 Confederate soldiers died. The reason why more Union soldiers died is because the Union army had almost double the size of the Confederacy!
It was a naval engagement. Few or no soldiers died.
12,912 people died in Andersonville Prison of disease, malnutrition and many other causes.
Miserable! There were too many Union prisoners, and not enough food, drinking water, or shelter. Thousands of prisoners died.
Andersonville prison was a disease ridden lace where confederates kept captured union soldiers during the Civil War. The prison was overly stuffed with union soldiers and had many diseases. The prison was originally sup post to hold about 10,000 soldiers but eventually was raised to around 20,000 and still didn't have enough room. A bog percentage of the soldiers kept there died, and there wasn't a lot of food. Sometimes the guards that protected the prison wouldn't have enough food either. A lot of times the soldiers guarding the prison would kill may prisoners that tried to climb over the wooden barriers to escape.
There were 753 reported Union soldiers killed during the Battle of Chattanooga.