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Not much. They ate anything that moved. One story I read was about a lady who came to see the commander of the prison with a little dog. The dog got loose, but was never found again. You can guess what happened. The conditions of the prison were awful and they barely got anything to eat and were living in holes in the ground.
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Where is the andersonvill confederate prison?
The Andersonville Prison was located in Georgia, about 10 miles Northeast of Americus Georgia. There is a national historical park there.
Who was the only Confederate to be hanged for war crimes?
The commander of the nefarious Andersonville prisoner of war camp, Captain Henry Wirz.
What term is used for a person serving a 20 year term in an English prison and who was sent to the colonies to work?
The term for a prisoner in an English prison who was sent to the colonies is: "Convict Servant".
Were confederate generals and govt officials jailed after the civil war?
No. Lincoln had said "Let 'em up easy", and the only man jailed for treason was the Confederate president Jefferson Davis, and the commandant of the Andersonville prison-camp was hanged for brutality.
Who said what we've got here is a failure to communicate?
"What we've got here is failure to communicate," is a quote from the movie, Cool Hand Luke. The first person to say it in the movie was the prison warden. Later, Luke, played by Paul Newman, says it as a prisoner.
Why was the andersonville prison made?
Because Grant had ended the system of prisoner exchange, and the number of prisoners was rising astronomically.
When did the andersonville prison end?
The andersonville prison ended in 1923 November 6th
What happened to andersonville prison after the war?
Clara Barton and Dorence Atwater, former prisoner who took death records, went down to the prison and uncovered all but about 460 graves.
Where is andersonville confederate prison?
Andersonville
Who was the last survivor of Andersonville prison?
This could be the one......... George WilsmanBirth: April 21, 1843 Death: August 16, 1940 Captured at the Battle of Chickamauga and prisoner of war for 14 months and was detained at Andersonville Prison for part of that time. Wilsman was exchanged in 1865 for a southern prisoner. See link below for more info! http://www.rootsweb.ancestry.com/~inbhsuv/spencerlsoldier.htm
Where was Andersonville Confederate prison located?
The Andersonville Confederate military prison is located on Cemetery Road in Andersonville, Georgia. The prison is now considered a national historical site, and is operated by the National Park Service.
Does a prisoner have to eat in prison if he doesn't won't too?
A prisoner does not have to eat in prison if he doesn't want to. Many prisoners conduct hunger strikes in an effort to raise awareness of prison conditions or other issues.
When was the Andersonville Prison built?
the farticaus
Commander at andersonville prison?
Wirz
Where is the infamous prison in Georgia?
Andersonville
How many people died in andersonville prison?
12,912 people died in Andersonville Prison of disease, malnutrition and many other causes.
What is the Distance between Macon and andersonville prison?
The distance between Macon and Andersonville Prison is approximately 60 miles.
