Beyond the Blue and Gray is a sub-series about the unique units of the Civil War. We look at their uniforms, traditions, cultures, and war record. Today we sit with Thomas B. Mack to discuss 45th Illinois Volunteer Infantry-The Lead Mine Men!

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