Civil War Tactics: Shooting as Many as Possible

The Greeks fought in phalanx formation. In medieval times, they preferred the wedge. So what made Civil War armies fight in long, straight lines that left them wide open to attack? https://bit.ly/3JulnU6

This video is part of the series How We Became America: The Untold History. Made for students and teachers, but easy-to-consume by all, the series is designed to fill in the gaps and bring new stories to life.

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