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The article presents an interview with author and Assistant professor of History at Virginia Commonwealth University Kathryn Shively Meier in which she discusses her book "Nature's Civil War: Common Soldiers and the Environment in 1862 Virginia." She explains why she chose to focus on the 1862 Virginia Peninsula and Shenandoah Valley Campaign, discusses the history of medical care during the war, and explores the role of the environment in soldiers' health.

The article discusses the medical care for wounded soldiers during the U.S. Civil War. An overview of the role that military physicians played in treating Civil War casualties, including surgeons' use of anesthesia when amputating limbs and physicians' treating of gunshot wounds and concussions, is provided. An overview of the military hospitals used during the U.S. Civil War is also provided.

The article profiles the staff surgeon of the 27th Iowa Infantry Unit during the U.S. Civil War Dr. John Eastman Sanborn, relying heavily on letters he sent to his wife from the Louisiana State University (LSU) Libraries' Louisiana and Lower Mississippi Valley Collections in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. Particular focus is given to Sanborn's concern over the degree of respect he was shown as a medical doctor, which often resulted in conflicts with military officers.

The article discusses the work of women in Baton Rouge, Louisiana during the U.S. Civil War. The author explains women's efforts in making uniforms for Confederate soldiers, and notes an incident in which three women were killed when gunboats of the U.S. Navy fired on the city. Women's efforts as nurses during the close of the war are described as well.