The Red Badge of Courage Objects/Places American Civil War
(Chancellorsville): The American Civil War was a conflict
between the northern and southern American states that claimed
over 600,000 lives between 1861 and 1865. It was fought to
preserve the American union (the Southern Confederacy wanted to
secede), and to liberate all slaves. Although it is never
mentioned in The Red Badge of Courage, Crane mentions in the
book's sequel, The Veteran, that The Red Badge takes place
during the battle of Chancellorsville. The battle took place
between May 1st & 3rd, 1863, involving the forces of General
Joseph Hooker for the Union (Northern) Army and General Robert
E. Lee for the Confederate (Southern) Army. The Confederate Army
won the battle, even though they were badly outnumbered by the
Union forces. Dead soldier #1: During the dawn march into the
first day of battle, Henry's regiment comes upon the body of a
dead confederate soldier. It is the first death Henry has seen
in the war, and he pleads with it silently