Sand, Science, and the Civil War: Sedimentary Geology and Combat (Scott Hippensteel - EN) codori and railroad deployment positioned the

and railroad deployment positioned the North to achieve Union victory

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and a deep familiarity with the terrain in and around Winchester and the lower Shenandoah Valley

Kelby Ouchley blends traditional and natural history to create a unique text that explores both the impact of the Civil War on the surrounding environment and the reciprocal influence of plants and animals on the war effort

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Sand, Science, and the Civil War: Sedimentary Geology and Combat (Scott Hippensteel - EN) codori and railroad deployment positioned theby Scott Hippensteel How sedimentary geology affected the campaigns and battles of the Civil War The influence of sedimentary geology on the strategy, combat, and tactics of the American Civil War is a subject that has been neglected by military historians. Sedimentary geology influenced everything from the nature of the landscape (flat vs. rolling terrain) to the effectiveness of the weapons (a single grain of sand can render a rifle musket as