I chose to do this project because I developed a love for history during my high school years, and I thought Elisha Hunt Rhodes’s experience in the Civil War would be an interesting subject to research. One reason I chose Elisha is that he was around my age when he enlisted in the army, which makes it easier for me to relate to him. I hope to learn not only more about Elisha’s experiences and struggles during the war, but also more about the battles he fought in and what life was like for soldiers during the Civil War.