The Lieutenant

The Lieutenant chronicles a young unnamed Union lieutenant’s wounded tale of his life in the Army of the Potomac during the spring and summer of 1863. Motivated by a desire to end slavery and a quest for glory, the lieutenant abandons his studies at Yale to join the army. Despite his initial zeal, the lieutenant soon discovers the realities of war—the endless marching, drilling, and mindless patrolling. On one night, the lieutenant spots the enemy moving in the distance, discovering Stonewa...