Second Friday Lecture: Combat in the American Civil War: Infantry, Cavalry, Artillery

Friday, August 8  |  12pm – 1pm  |  Presented by: Dr. Steve Fratt

Some have seen the Civil War as the first modern war due to the introduction of new technologies. They also mention that sadly, the casualties on the battlefield were caused by employing obsolete tactics against these new technologies. Our guest will explain how the American Civil War fits within the era of modern warfare and how the tactics used were appropriate for the last musket war of the nineteenth century.

Dr. Steve Fratt is Professor of History – Emeritas who taught for 30 years at Trinity International University in Deerfield, Illinois. His perspective on the Civil War is uniquely informed by his study of the historical sources, his articles and publications, 25 years of experience in the field as a reenactor (including 7 years of commanding the Federal Army in Chicago), and his design of tabletop miniature games of “war college” quality.