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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 25, 2025.
Reading: Self-assigned. Recommendations made and welcomed.

Posting history, in reverse order

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[Lonesome in Massachussets]

The story goes that when the Prussian Ambassador saw the Army of the Potomac pass in review he was struck by their military bearing and vigor, saying “This army could beat the world!” The next day, when Sherman’s Army of the West, a little more ragged and tattered from hard fighting and rough bivouac for many months, but in fine meddle and military discipline marched past, he exclaimed, “This army could whip Hell itself.”