[Homer_J_Simpson]

Free Republic University, Department of History presents U.S. History, 1861-1865: Seminar and Discussion Forum
The American Civil War, as seen through news reports of the time and later historical accounts

First session: November 21, 2015. Last date to add: May 2025.
Reading: Self-assigned. Recommendations made and welcomed.

Posting history, in reverse order

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[sauropod]

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[sphinx]

Detailed, accurate orders of battle and exact routes of march. In near real time. Ah, yes: the sheer irresponsibility of the press is an old story. It’s almost surprising that some Union officers didn’t summarily hang reporters.

[Retain Mike]

I have never forgiven Joe Johnston for burning 1,000,000 pounds of bacon as he retreated.