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Why do you watch TV, or go onto the internet? It's the same principle, many people saw the battles and skirmishes as entertainment. An example of this is at the First Battle of Bull Run, or the First Battle of Manassas, as some call it, Union officials came down from Washington DC to watch the battle. They were so sure the Union would win (which they didn't), that they thought it would be a nice time to picnic on the hills and sip expensive French champagne. When the Union lost the battle, however, the spectators panicked and retreated with the troops, while being fired at. This chaos caused even more casualties to be taken. But when it comes right down to it, it was brutal entertainment, like many shows today, such as The Walking Dead, or Breaking Bad (both of which are great shows, go watch them).
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Why do people watch civil war battles?
They don't. The Civil War ended in 1865, almost 150 years ago.
What did early Civil War battles show?
Early Civil War battles showed
What is Civil War reenacting?
It's when people reenact the different battles that occured along the course of the Civil War.
When was the Civil War battles?
The Civil War lasted from 1861 to 1865
How many battles are there in the American Civil War?
There were 36 battles fought in the civil warNEW RESPONDENTThere were about 8,000 occasions in which hostilities occurred in the American Civil War.
Why do people watch civil war battles?
They don't. The Civil War ended in 1865, almost 150 years ago.
What did early Civil War battles show?
Early Civil War battles showed
What is Civil War reenacting?
It's when people reenact the different battles that occured along the course of the Civil War.
Where's a good vacation spot for people interested in watching a recreation of Civil War battles?
Interestingly enough, one of the richest cities in the US in terms of Civil War history is also one of the best place to watch reenacment battles. Gettysburg, PA hosts several battles per year and there are always hotels and bed/breakfasts available.
How many battles did Abraham Lincoln win in the civil war?
The Union lost three battles of the Civil War
What are the release dates for Civil War Battles - 1987?
Civil War Battles - 1987 was released on: USA: 1987
Which battles of the civil war were undecided?
There were many battles of the Civil War that were undecided with no true victor. An example of an undecided Civil War battle were the battles that occurred in the New Mexican territories and Indian territories.
Did people watch the battles during the Revolutionary War?
Sometimes people watched or saw battles during the Revolutionary War. This is because the battles were often fought on the home front, right by peoples' homes.
When was the Civil War battles?
The Civil War lasted from 1861 to 1865
Were there civil war battles fought in Florida?
Yes. Civil War battles were fought in all 11 Confederate states.
What entertainment did people have during the civil war?
Live battles scenes out their back window.
How many battles are there in the American Civil War?
There were 36 battles fought in the civil warNEW RESPONDENTThere were about 8,000 occasions in which hostilities occurred in the American Civil War.
