An Account of the Escape of Six Federal Soldiers From Prison at Danville, Va.
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"An Account of the Escape of Six Federal Soldiers from Prison at Danville, Va." recounts a daring episode from the American Civil War. William Henry Newlin's gripping narrative details the experiences of Union soldiers held captive in the infamous Danville Prison, located in Confederate territory. This historical account offers a firsthand perspective on the harsh realities of imprisonment during wartime and the prisoners' desperate struggle for freedom. Focusing on the meticulously planned and executed prison escape, the book provides a valuable contribution to military history and the broade...
"An Account of the Escape of Six Federal Soldiers from Prison at Danville, Va." recounts a daring episode from the American Civil War. William Henry Newlin's gripping narrative details the experiences of Union soldiers held captive in the infamous Danville Prison, located in Confederate territory. This historical account offers a firsthand perspective on the harsh realities of imprisonment during wartime and the prisoners' desperate struggle for freedom. Focusing on the meticulously planned and executed prison escape, the book provides a valuable contribution to military history and the broader understanding of the Civil War era. Newlin's work sheds light on the courage and resilience of these soldiers as they faced incredible odds in their bid to return to their lines. Readers interested in the history of the Civil War, particularly the experiences of prisoners of war and the intricacies of prison escapes, will find this account both informative and compelling. A timeless story of survival and determination against a backdrop of national division. This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.
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