The US Navy was essential to victory in the Civil War, but did not suffer nearly as much combat or casualties as the army. Why was that?
by David Price
Soldiers Life
The US Navy was essential to victory in the Civil War, but did not suffer nearly as much combat or casualties as the army. Why was that?
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