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Where was one of the worst confederate civil war prison camps?
Andersonville, Georgia
The worst conditions of the Civil War were found where?
Andersonville Prison
What was the worst day for casualties in the Civil War?
Antietem was the worst day for casualties for over 23,000 union and confederate troops died.
What was the name of the confederate war prison?
The worst one was Andersonville, Georgia. Confederate troops, including the prison-guards, were on half-rations, so there wasn't going to be much left over for the Unionprisoners. It led to gang warfare, murder, even cannibalism - worse than anything seen on a battlefield.
What were the worst prison camps in the north and in the south in the civil war?
There are many different selections to chose from. First, the War Between the States prisons were over crowded due to the fact that no one expected the massive casualties that would take place. A casualty was anyone killed, wounded, or captured in a battle or as results of the war. Prisons were often forced to hold double their capacity. Second, most history is distorted by claiming that Andersonville, Ga (a Southern prison) was the worst thing on earth. This seems to be the only prison of the Confederacy that history books can name while the list can go on about the North. As far as death rates, Camp Douglas=10% a month which was higher than Andersonville, and Elmira dubbed Hellmira, NY was just below Andersonville. The prison surgeon at Elmira used to brag that he was killing more Confederates per week than any Union regiment. As far as worst Northern prisons, Thomas R. Flagel in History Buffs Guide to the Civil War says....... 1. Camp Douglas could take the cake as worst Union prison though. It was supposed to hold 6,000 but often held 12,000 with 4,454 deaths. After Shiloh the prison swelled and was built on a low lying area. Light rain would cause flooding that created stagnant water and filth to gather. The U.S. Sanitary Commission was disgusted by an 1862 visit but camp commanders dismissed their reports. Subzero temperatures and no shelter caused many to become sick and die. It was in operation until 1865. 2. Point Lookout, Maryland was meant to hold 10,000 but at capacity held 22,000. There were roughly 3, 500 deaths. According to Thomas R. Flagel's History Buff's Guide to the Civil War..."In response to the horrid conditions of Confederate prisons, secretary of war Edwin M. Scranton forbade a construction of barracks [ for the abundance or prisoners] at Point Lookout and elsewhere (p. 268)". Flagel also continues that prisoners could access the seafront to feed on dead birds, fish, wharf rats, etc.... 3. Elmira, NY was meant to hold 5,000 but held almost 10,000 with around 3,000 deaths. As mentioned, it was nicknamed 'Hellmira' and the prison surgeon took pleasure in killing Confederates. Thousands arrived from Point Lookout with diseases or starved. Flagel says that the prisoners had to use dead rats as currency. Prisoners were often starved as payback for Confederate prison conditions. The rest of Flagels top 10 worst prison include Fort Deleware, Camp Chase, Rock Island, and Camp Morton. Out of Flagels 10 worst prisons, only two Confederate prisons made the cut.
Where was one of the worst confederate civil prison camps?
Andersonville, Georgia
Where was one of the worst confederate civil war prison camps?
Andersonville, Georgia
What was the name of the Confederate prison in Georgia with poor conditions?
Andersonville was the most notorious Confederate Prison for Union prisoners of war. They killed the most amount of people in the Civil War and it was the worst camp out of both the Union and Confederate sides. So you can lick my butthole!
What was the confederate prison called?
The worst one was Andersonville, Georgia.
The worst conditions of the Civil War were found where?
Andersonville Prison
What was the famous civil war prison?
Camp Sumpter at Andersonville, Georgia was reputed to be the worst Confederate States run prison and Camp Rathbun at Elmira, New York the worst run by The United States. Both had similar overall death rates although Camp Rathbun exceeded Camp Sumpter in some months.
What was the worst prison camp in the south during the civil war?
Andersonville
What was the worst day for casualties in the Civil War?
Antietem was the worst day for casualties for over 23,000 union and confederate troops died.
Where was the worst conditions of the Civil War were found?
It is necessary to answer this question in a manner that is open to debate as it is all based on conjecture but the likely answer would be the prison conditions in Andersonville prison.
Is prison one of the worst places on earth?
yes it IS worst prison is alcatraz
What was the name of the confederate war prison?
The worst one was Andersonville, Georgia. Confederate troops, including the prison-guards, were on half-rations, so there wasn't going to be much left over for the Unionprisoners. It led to gang warfare, murder, even cannibalism - worse than anything seen on a battlefield.
What was the worst war the us fought?
the worst war the USA. fought was the Civil War.
