About this episode
The episode discusses the initial misconceptions about the American Civil War and the reality revealed by the Battle of Bull Run.
When the American Civil War begins, everyone expects a picnic. The Battle of Bull Run erases those false expectations. Western Civ 2.0 Free Trial
People in this episode
Host: Adam Walsh
Topics covered
- American Civil War
- Battle of Bull Run
- historical expectations
- military history
- societal impact
Keywords
- American Civil War
- Battle of Bull Run
- history
- military
- society
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