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The episode discusses the impact of the Seven Days Battles on naval warfare and Robert E. Lee's rise as a Confederate commander.

Two ironclads face off to change the shape of naval warfare while Robert E. Lee emerges from the Seven Days Battles as the lead Confederate commander. Western Civ 2.0 Free Trial

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