From the 1862 capture of Forts Henry and Donelson, to 1864's March to the Sea, many pivotal campaigns and battles during the American Civil War took place in the Western Theater. During the course, students will explore military action at Shiloh, Perryville, Stones River, Vicksburg, Chickamauga, Chattanooga, Atlanta and many other battles! Students will also learn about the commanding officers involved in an area which most historians agree decided the outcome of the war. A tour of the Booth Western Art Museum is included in the course fee for this course.
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