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American Civil War: A Soldier's Life

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Soldiers, most between the ages of 19 and 21, lived in harsh conditions, with supply shortages and bad food.

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American Civil War: Southern War Strategy (1:16)

The South hoped for aid from France and Britain, both of whom were dependent on the South for cotton.

American Civil War: A Soldier's Life (2:51)

Soldiers, most between the ages of 19 and 21, lived in harsh conditions, with supply shortages and bad food.

American Civil War: A Confederate Diversion (0:58)

General “Stonewall” Jackson lead some of the Union forces away from Richmond to Harper's Ferry. Jackson’s troops captured supplies and prisoners along the Shenandoah Valley.

US Civil War: Sherman's March (3:07)

This section shows Union soldiers under General Sherman destroy a Southern farmhouse after seizing all the family’s valuables.

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