‘Prelude to War 1859 – 1861’ Graduate Course for History Teachers
American Public University teams with Harpers Ferry National Park to offer unique graduate-level course, 'Prelude to War, 1859 - 1861.'
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This review of 366 Days in Abraham Lincoln's Presidency says the book succeeds in presenting a picture of the public and personal issues Lincoln faced during his presidency, using bite-sized anecdotes and explanatory asides.
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This review of Ironclads High Seas PC game of naval combat in the American Civil War praises its great graphics, challenging AI and realistic physics.
Read MoreWas Gen. George Thomas Right – A Civil General Controversy
The fighting style of Union general George Henry Thomas—to crush the enemy in big battles and avoid a war of attrition—worked for him at Missionary Ridge and Nashville in the Western Theater. Would it have worked in the East and saved lives?
Read MoreMay 2009 Play It!
A list of recommended war games covering topics that include Roman Legionaires, the Stonewall Brigade, Chindits in Burma, Marines at Tarawa, and the Battle of the Bulge.
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