Archive for 'Confederate' Category
The Battle Cry of Freedom
Root was a prolific patriotic composer, eventually writing over 200 songs. His “The Battle Cry of Freedom” was arguably the most popular of his many compositions.
Hardtack Described
For both Billy Yanks and Johnny Rebs, a common food was hardtack. Hardtack was a quarter-inch thick square cracker or biscuit baked from unleavened flour, water, and salt. It was inexpensive and durable, qualities making it suitable for military campaigning.

