American Military University has partnered with the Weider History Group for a great series of webcasts centered around the Civil War. Topics range from the common soldier of the Civil War, weaponry, Battle of Shiloh, and an in-depth discussion of the bloodiest battle in Civil War history, the Battle of Gettysburg.
The first event in this exciting new series:
The Common Soldier of the Civil War
War through the eyes of Billy Yank and Johnny Reb
Tuesday, April 20, 2010 – 11:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. ET
While the names and stories of many Civil War heroes often come to mind, have you ever wondered about the common soldier of the Civil War?
This webcast will bring to light what it was to be a common soldier of the Civil War, including statistics about the troops, prewar occupations, motivating factors, weaponry, and the solders’ quotes that lived through the war. Learn more >
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Upcoming Civil War Webcasts:
- The Battle of Shiloh
- A battle that introduced carnage to the Civil War
- Thursday, May 6, 2010 – 11:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. ET
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- The Battle of Gettysburg
- Interpreting the bloodiest battle of the Civil War
- Tuesday, May 18, 2010 – 11:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. ET
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