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I found it interesting to read about the advances in ships and weapons. I didn't know the Confederate had used mines. The use of the rifle and and how it took awhile for battle tactics to change to the improved technology.
The part about women and helping with bandages and nursing was good and I will use the information in class next year. I always thought it wasn't fair that women could not go into the medical field, but when I read that they felt they were saving them from the terrible sights that you see when people are wounded I grew to understand that wasn't the case. As women performed their duties the respect they earned was great. I think they were able to help save lives with their efforts on and off the battle field. I was not aware that there were hospital trains and ships during the Civil War.