Railroads in the Civil War
The Civil War In4 Minutes
Historian Sam Smith discusses the importance of railroads in the Civil War era. This video is part of the American Battlefield Trust's In4 video series, which presents short videos on basic Civil War topics.
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Join Historian Sam Smith as he discusses the importance of railroads in the Civil War era. Watch now to find out how Civil War armies used railroads to transport anything from food and supplies to the soldiers themselves and discover how in some battles, the use of railroads determined the victor.
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