The hilarious adventures of a pair of unlikely friends across the bloody fields of the American Civil War. The 14th volume of a humorous series that does not shy from the horror and absurdity of war.
After a series of bloody battles, the 22nd Cavalry is once again depleted. Sent on a recruiting drive, Chesterfield meets only failure -- between the reputation of their unit and Blutch's constant sabotage efforts, finding volunteers is almost impossible. Until fate brings them to a penitentiary where some very unsavoury characters are about to hang. Offered a choice, the criminals will pick the uniform over the noose, but can they be controlled?
