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The struggle was a desperate one and the volunteer army was composed of men who were citizens before they were soldiers and they remained citizens when they became soldiers.
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gutenberg.orgGeorge Boutwell: “The struggle was a desperate one and the volunteer army was composed of men who were citizens before they were soldiers…”
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Boutwell emphasizes the dual identity of soldiers as citizens, reflecting on their commitment to both roles.
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