When you think of a Civil War battlefield or soldiers marching into the jaws of death, you hardly ever envision a chaplain or preacher roaming the battlefield doctoring the wounded, giving last rights, absolution, or even picking up a musket to fire at the enemy. However, chaplains were a constant on Civil War battlefields and an integral part to soldiers' lives. Although some soldiers hated having someone to tell them not to drink or gamble within their ranks, chaplains also provided a form of comfort to soldiers engaged in a long bloody war. In this video, we learn about some of the more colorful chaplains, who nursed the wounded and even fired on the enemy when needed.
VIDEO HERE (11 minutes)
