{"product_id":"brothers-in-gray-the-cardwell-men-who-fought-for-the-confederacy-hardcover","title":"Brothers in Gray: The Cardwell Men Who Fought for the Confederacy - Hardcover","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cp style=\"text-align: right;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/reportcopyrightinfringement.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eReport copyright infringement\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eRand Cardwell\u003c\/b\u003e (Author)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBrothers in Gray: The Cardwell Men Who Fought for the Confederacy\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eOne family name. Dozens of stories. A legacy woven into the fabric of a divided nation.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eBrothers in Gray\u003c\/em\u003e is a comprehensive and meticulously researched history of every known Cardwell man who served in the Confederate military during the American Civil War. Drawing on decades of genealogical investigation, official service records, pension applications, and rare historical photographs, this volume traces the lives of over 130 individuals who bore the Cardwell surname and fought under the banner of the South. These men came from all walks of life-farmers, laborers, merchants, and tradesmen-yet their paths converged on the battlefields of a fractured nation.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eOrganized by state of enlistment, each chapter opens with a brief but insightful overview of the regional context: the political climate, the impact of secession, the formation of regiments, and the local cost of war. These introductory narratives set the stage for the richly detailed biographies that follow. Every soldier's entry offers a deeply human account of his military service, personal background, and postwar experiences when available. From the hills and valleys of Virginia and North Carolina to the cotton fields of Mississippi and the pinewoods of Alabama, the stories span the entire Confederacy.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThese men served in a wide range of units-infantry regiments, cavalry commands, artillery batteries, and home guard companies. Some enlisted early in the war; others were conscripted as the conflict wore on. A number of them were wounded in action. Several were captured and endured the harsh conditions of Union prisoner of war camps. And many never returned, having fallen on distant battlefields far from their homes and families. Together, their lives offer a cross-section of the Confederate war experience from the perspective of a single extended family.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis is not a romantic retelling of the Lost Cause. \u003cem\u003eBrothers in Gray\u003c\/em\u003e does not seek to glorify war or whitewash history. Instead, it presents a sober and respectful account of real people who lived through extraordinary times. Through their records and recollections, the reader gains a clearer understanding of the deeply personal impact of civil war-how it divided families, reshaped communities, and left a permanent mark on the generations that followed.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eFor descendants, genealogists, local historians, and Civil War scholars, this book serves as both a family history and a unique contribution to the broader narrative of America's most defining conflict. More than just a list of names and dates, it offers a window into the lives of men who made difficult choices and faced the full weight of war.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis volume includes rare, restored, and enhanced photographs, extensive documentation, and appendices detailing prisoner of war experiences and postwar records. Whether you're a Cardwell descendant or simply drawn to the human stories within Civil War history, \u003cem\u003eBrothers in Gray\u003c\/em\u003e offers an unparalleled glimpse into the past.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCompanion volume: \u003cem\u003eBrothers in Blue: The Cardwell Men Who Fought for the Union\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 382\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1.19 x 10 x 7 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e September 30, 2025\u003c\/div\u003e\n            ","brand":"BooksCloud","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43743955452039,"sku":"9798993329307","price":79.13,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0601\/2623\/2711\/files\/cLka1yqra29798993329307.webp?v=1768867101","url":"https:\/\/booksby.splitshops.com\/products\/brothers-in-gray-the-cardwell-men-who-fought-for-the-confederacy-hardcover","provider":"Books by splitShops","version":"1.0","type":"link"}