A More Civil War

During the Civil War, the Union aimed to fight a "just war" that balanced military effectiveness with moral principles, creating a distinctive approach to warfare. In this book, D. H. Dilbeck explores how Union commanders and soldiers adhered to principles designed to limit destruction and uphold humane conduct while defeating the Confederacy. The narrative highlights the Union's efforts to combine military strategy with moral restraint, shaping the conflict's unique character of both severity and restraint.