mr. mitcham. the civil war was view by many as the second american revolution.honor of those who chose to fight for freedom, the maneuver center of excellence brass quintet will play the american revolutionary war medley. ♪ ♪ ♪ ♪ ♪ ♪ ♪ ♪ ♪ ♪ ♪ ♪ ♪ ♪ ♪ [ applause ] >> although the prison site was open only a short time, its impact has been felt throughout generations. for a brief history, i am pleased to introduce dr. lesley gordon from the university of akron. >> thank you. it's a privilege to be here with y'all today. on may 3rd and 4th, some 400 members of the 16th connecticut infantry regiment entered andersonville prison. this particular regiment which had seen hard fighting, was captured at the battle of plymouth on april 20th. entering the stockade here, many reflect in their diaries. >> our hearts failed us as we saw what used to be men, now nothing but mere skeletons with covered with filth and vermin. god protect us. he alone with bring us out of this awful mess. private george chipman knew death stocked close. a large number die here daily. sergeant al