6. Lucius and Ambrose were each to play a role in an event that changed American history. What was it?
From Quiz The Bierces: Ambrose and Lucius
Answer:
American Civil War
Even though he was 62 years old at the time, Lucius became Adjutant General of the Ohio Volunteers on May 5, 1863 to Nov. 11, 1865. His role was minor, more of an advisor or planner.
Ambrose on the other hand was a front line soldier, fighting in some of the famous and horrific battles such as Shiloh, Corinth, Stones River, Chickamauga, Missionary Ridge, and Franklin. He served as a lieutenant under General W. B. Hazen. He showed skills as a scout and in preparing maps prior to engagement.
At Kennesaw Mountain in 1864, Bierce suffered a gunshot wound to his head and was hospitalized for months. Because of bouts of dizziness and blackouts, he was forced to resign in early 1865. Of all the major writers who wrote about the Civil War, Ambrose Bierce experienced it most completely.