The four years of fighting had killed 360,000 Union troops and 260,000 Confederate troops.
Rebs Bun Man and Mr. Purple began their long trek back home.
As they left the field of honor, Bun Man said "War, what is it good for?" and Mr. P replied, "Absolutely nothing..."
Apparently this exchange was overheard because Edwin Starr made that phrase a hit in the '70s...
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