Confederate railroads in the American Civil War
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Confederate railroads in the American Civil War
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The American Civil War was the first conflict where large armies heavily relied on railroads for transporting supplies. The Confederate States Army's railroad system was fragile and primarily designed for short hauls of cotton to nearby rivers or ocean port. Due to the South's limited manufacturing and industrial capacity, obtaining new parts during the war was challenging. Consequently, the railroad system deteriorated due to overuse, lack of maintenance, and systematic destruction by Union rai
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https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Confederate_railroads_in_the_American_Civil_War
date created:
2005-06-21T23:41:09Z
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2024-09-01T19:01:56Z
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