In April of 1861 the battle of Fort Sumter occurred, which began the Civil War. Though no casualties were sustained, this battle kicked off the Civil War-- after that day, "no hand of God could save the souls of the blue and gray", meaning the Confederates and Union (blue and gray) both suffered greatly in the war. This song laments the loss of so many lives.
In April of 1861 the battle of Fort Sumter occurred, which began the Civil War. Though no casualties were sustained, this battle kicked off the Civil War-- after that day, "no hand of God could save the souls of the blue and gray", meaning the Confederates and Union (blue and gray) both suffered greatly in the war. This song laments the loss of so many lives.