Battlefield Fences of the Civil War

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The Civil War in Four Minutes: Battlefield Fences

VIDEO | Ever wonder what is up with all of the different types fences on Civil War battlefields? Watch as Battlefield Guide Doug Douds explains both the military and non-military purposes for each.

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