These are really interesting. In fact, I see how little I know about American Civil war and even less about its naval side
(Yes, I remember Merrimac vs. Monitor, but that is about it
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It is thought that at least 618,000 Americans died in the Civil War, and some experts say the toll reached 700,000. The number that is most often quoted is 620,000. These casualties exceed the nation's loss in all its other wars, from the Revolution to now.
Modern Naval Warfare began during the American Civil War. The amount of ships, and variety boggles the mind! The amount of people that gave their lives is incredible, beyond belief. 51,112 casualties in three days? These are just 2 battles listed below.
Battle of Gettysburg
Date: July 1-3, 1863
Location: Pennsylvania
Confederate Commander: Robert E. Lee
Union Commander: George G. Meade
Confederate Forces Engaged: 75,000
Union Forces Engaged: 82,289
Winner: Union
Casualties: 51,112 (23,049 Union and 28,063 Confederate)
Battle of Chancellorsville
Date: May 1-4, 1863
Location: Virginia
Confederate Commander: Robert E. Lee
Union Commander: Joseph Hooker
Confederate Forces Engaged: 60,892
Union Forces Engaged: 133,868
Winner: Confederacy
Casualties: 30,099 (17,278 Union and 12,821 Confederate)
