"The Kentucky Way, Whatever the Uniform"
Life on the Civil War Research Trail
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Of the many alternative names for the Civil War, the Brothers' War represents the shared sacrifice of families on both sides of the conflict. It enjoyed a wave of popularity during the reunification period in the early 20th century. One of the many anecdotes comes from the border state of Kentucky.
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