1865 Fratricide

[Specster]

I think few want to admit that it was still going on - in all its ugliness. War is often ugly and real....Id rather have the truth as opposed to someone being offended......JMO

 

[Story]

Fratricides or just deaths in general?

Casualties post-war (covering all of the four major surrender dates) was probably just part of the cost of doing business.

With only telegraphs as a means of modern communication, trying to get the word out to everyone that the time for sanctioned killing was over would have been nearly impossible.

The lawlessness in the south (beyond the range of the Provosts' muskets) started during the winter of 1864 (thanks to bushwackers) and continued until Federal troops rolled in and instituted martial law.

 

[WJC]

I think few want to admit that it was still going on - in all its ugliness. War is often ugly and real....Id rather have the truth as opposed to someone being offended......JMO

Can you clarify: just what is the objective of this thread? By "1865 Fratricide", are you seeking discussion of post-war events that were a continuation of wartime differences, as- for example- the Hatfields and McCoys?