A fascinating series that examines the causes and consequences of one of the deadliest conflicts in our country's history. Photography, railroads, telegraphs, advanced many of these technologies existed before the Civil War, but their use in the conflict played a huge role in changing the course of history. Some other advances, like the medical treatment given to wounded soldiers, were developed during the war. Learn about all the methods and machines that turned the tide of history in Technology of the American Civil War

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