The Red Badge of Courage and the Civil War

The Red Badge of Courage is set amid the Battle of Chancellorsville during the American Civil War. The story focuses on Henry, a young Union soldier, who, when faced with the realities of war, runs from the battle. The novel paints a vivid picture of Henry’s struggle to find the courage to become a hero. With primary source images and excerpts from the novel, this book defines every young person’s struggle in war throughout history.