Technology of the American Civil War (a True Book: Exploring the Civil War) - Felicia Brower

nHow did advancements in technology influence the outcome of the American Civil War? Discover it with this book for young readers.n nn nPhotography, railroads, telegraphs, advanced weaponry... many of these technologies existed before the Civil War, but their use in the conflict played a huge role in changing the course of history. Some other advances, like the medical treatment given to wounded soldiers, were developed during the war. Learn about all the methods and machines that turned the tide of history in Technology of the American Civil War.n nn nABOUT THIS SERIES: n nn nThe Civil War took place in America between April 1861 and April 1865. During the four-year struggle between the North and the South, approximately 10,000 battles were fought on land and sea, leaving 620,000 dead. As a result of the war, more than three million enslaved people gained their freedom. The four books in the Exploring the Civil War series examine the war's key people, places, and events, and its causes and consequences, making them the perfect tools to introduce children to one of the defining events in American history.n