Civil War Soldiers:Frances Clayton #americancivilwar#americanhistory #militaryhistory#womenshistory

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[00:00:00]Historians estimate that between 400 and 1,000 women on both Union and Confederate sides disguised themselves as men to enlist and fight in the American Civil War.

[00:00:12]Many served undetected for months or years, participating in major battles, enduring camp life, and facing the same risks as their male comrade. Francis Clayton enlisted with her husband in a Missouri Union unit as Jack Williams.

[00:00:28]She reportedly fought in 18 battles, including Fort Donaldelsson, where she was wounded, Shiloh, and Stones River, where her husband was reportedly killed in front of her.

[00:00:41]She continued fighting afterwards.