Wikipedia fact of the day: In 1862 large, bloody battles [of the Civil War] began, causing massive casualties as a result of incompatibility between new weapons and old battlefield tactics. (I’m curious to know more)

Also see: The civil war in four minutes and Sherman’s neckties

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Haley

i am 11 years old and am studying the civil war. i really didn’t know that fact and i know that probably means i am not gonna do well on the test. wish me luck!