Religion in the Civil War

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The Civil War in Four Minutes: Religion

American Battlefield Trust

Historian Jared Frederick discusses the impact of religion on soldiers, armies, and strategy throughout the Civil War. 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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