Civil War Staff Ride

Catalog description

Detailed examination of the nature of combat in the Civil War and how military commanders, enlisted men, and civilians at multiple levels dealt with the challenges posed by the nineteenth century battlefield. Through research into specific figures from the war and extended travel to major battlefields of the conflict, students will be exposed to the notions of battlefield tactics and combat leadership in the U.S. Civil War. 3 Lecture hours. Permitted to be repeated 3 times under a different topic. Restriction: Freshman 2 or higher. Offered: Summer