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A brief tour of Virginia’s Civil War battlefields

A brief tour of Virginia’s Civil War battlefields

The rich history of Virginia is more intertwined with war than any other state in the Union. This is especially true of the war between the North and the South which was to a large degree centered on Virginia because of its geographic proximity to Washington D.C.  The Civil War marked a major turning point in our society and almost destroyed the Union between the states — before ultimately saving it.  The background of the war, politics behind it and details of this lengthy bloody conflict are beyond the scope of this blog.  If interested you’re highly encouraged to watch the superbly crafted documentary miniseries directed by one of the finest American storytellers, Ken Burns.  If more details are sought …

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