Northern Enlistment During the Civil War
“The North Mobilizes for War” was a presentation of the 29th annual summer conference of the Civil War Institute at Gettysburg College, “Mobilizing for War and the Battle of First Manassas/Bull Run.”
Professor Tim Orr lectured on the enlistment practices of the Union forces, the lives of soldiers as they went off to battle, and the difficulties of communities… read more
Professor Tim Orr lectured on the enlistment practices of the Union forces, the lives of soldiers as they went off to battle, and the difficulties of communities in transitioning from peace to war. He showed some slides during his presentation and then responded to questions from members of the audience.
“The North Mobilizes for War” was a presentation of the 29th annual summer conference of the Civil War Institute at Gettysburg College, “Mobilizing for War and the Battle of First Manassas/Bull Run.” close
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