How common were furloughs during the war?
Was there a standard criteria followed- or simply up to discretion of commanders?
How did the practice differ between the sides?
Seems that manpower concerns for the confederacy would make it a rather risky proposition.
Is there any data to show how many troops were lost, due to soldiers failing to return from furlough?
Was there a standard criteria followed- or simply up to discretion of commanders?
How did the practice differ between the sides?
Seems that manpower concerns for the confederacy would make it a rather risky proposition.
Is there any data to show how many troops were lost, due to soldiers failing to return from furlough?
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