Chapter 1

The book starts in a Yankee camp during the Civil War. A tall soldier is going around camp saying that they are going into battle tomorrow. most of the people don't believe him, since he has said this before. The story then goes back in time to introduce the main character Henry. He wants to enlist in the army but his mom won't let him. So the next mourning he goes to town and enlists without her permission. When he leaves town his mom gives him a really long speech about taking care of himself. It then goes back to real time and Henry is wondering if he will run during battle. Where is the camp at?