Famous Union Civil War Generals
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The American Civil War was a bitterly fought contest over a 4-year period. Most historians acknowledge that Confederate General Robert E. Lee had superior leaders. However, beginning in the summer of 1863 the Union began winning major battles and turned the tide against Lee and his armies. The lectures will be approximately 30-minutes in duration, including PowerPoint slides, followed by 30-minute YouTube videos featuring battles won by Generals McLellan, Grant, Sherman, Sheridan, Thomas, and Chamberlain. Students can then decide which side may arguably have had the greater leadership.
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