Successive Formations - Civil War Drill history

Moving hundreds and thousands of men effectively around a Civil War battlefield took skill, practice, and knowledge of the drill manuals. Understanding not only the instructions provided in the manuals but also when the various formations should be utilized. Will shares insight into a set of maneuvers in the books called Successive Formations. Thank you to the Historic Fort Wayne Coalition for providing a great location to talk about drill!

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