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Many say the Civil War defined American history. That's why it's so widely discussed today.
The era was difficult to survive. Low food supply hurt troops and civilians. Medicine could not address the damage caused by modern military machinery. The lack of understanding around disease caused viruses and bacteria to spread wildly. Both the North and the South were more likely to loose troops to illness than battle. Morale was low.
1863 saw the battles of Fredericksburg, Chancellorsville, and widespread desertion on both sides. Telling this story is difficult.
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Many say the Civil War defined American history. That's why it's so widely discussed today.
The era was difficult to survive. Low food supply hurt troops and civilians. Medicine could not address the damage caused by modern military machinery. The lack of understanding around disease caused viruses and bacteria to spread wildly. Both the North and the South were more likely to loose troops to illness than battle. Morale was low.
1863 saw the battles of Fredericksburg, Chancellorsville, and widespread desertion on both sides. Telling this story is difficult.