it was said it was meant to hold 10.000 prisoners but ended up with over 30.000
12,912 people died in Andersonville Prison of disease, malnutrition and many other causes.
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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.
Andersonville, officially known as Camp Sumter, was a Confederate prison camp during the American Civil War that housed approximately 45,000 Union soldiers at its peak. Of these, roughly 13,000 men died due to the deplorable conditions, including overcrowding, lack of food, and inadequate shelter. The camp became infamous for its harsh treatment of prisoners and the high mortality rate.
I visited Andersonville and the Prisoner of War Museum last summer. I believe the statistics were that 45,000 prisoners passed through the gates of Andersonville Prison camp or also known as Camp Sumter. The total deaths for its entire operation was 15,000. What is amazing is that one Union soldier secretly kept records of each death and place of burial, such there were only about 200 who were Unknown graves. I think the maximum confined at one time was about 15,000---but I'm not sure. The camp originally was only 16 acres and later they expanded it to 26 acres. However the small stream that flowed through the camp and the swamp bottom land took up some of the space. And there was a 5-foot dead line around the inside of the walls of the prison that no prisoner could cross. That reduced the effective size of the camp even more.
Andersonville.
There were approximately 45,000 prisoners in Andersonville. But over 12,000 union soldiers held there died
Miserable! There were too many Union prisoners, and not enough food, drinking water, or shelter. Thousands of prisoners died.
Overcrowding. As many as 6 times too many prisoners in a confederacy that had trouble feeding it's own soldiers.
12,912 people died in Andersonville Prison of disease, malnutrition and many other causes.
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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.
The prison named HM Prison Dartmoor located in Devon, England, has the capacity to hold up to six hundred and fifty three prisoners. The prison houses male inmates and is classified as a Category C prison.
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 is no prison so there will be no prisoners
Well, few prisons do not allow the prisoners to watch tv. Some prisoners are allowed to. It depends which prison you are in. Many do not have televisions.