Andersonville Prison, also known as Camp Sumter, was a Confederate military prison built in Georgia during the American Civil War. At the height of its fourteen months of operation, occupancy exceeded 45,000 - over four times the intended 10,000 prisoners - leading to overcrowding, malnutrition, and disease. The horrific conditions of the prison led to over 13,000 deaths, which have been documented in this publication, primarily sourced from The...
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