Includes index.

Joining up -- Training -- "Johnny Reb" -- "Billy Yank" -- The first battle -- Battle of the ironclads -- Life on campaign -- Life in the cavalry -- Under siege -- In a firefight -- The Union home front -- Home front in the South -- The African American experience -- The bloodiest day -- The Battle of Gettysburg -- Medicine and nursing -- Recreation and entertainment -- Discipline and punishment -- Lee's surrender -- The death of Lincoln.