Henry Wirz, Commander of Andersonville Confederate Prison: Trial and Execution
by United States Army Staff Judge Advocate
'Henry Wirz, Commander of Andersonville Confederate Prison: Trial and Execution' Summary
Henry Wirz was the commander of Andersonville Confederate Prison during the American Civil War. He was convicted of conspiracy and murder and was executed in 1865. This book provides an account of his trial and execution, based on the 850-page summary of the trial written by the Army Judge Advocate. The summary includes testimony from numerous witnesses, both Federal and Confederate.Book Details
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