Module #1 Introduction to the American Civil War Overview of the causes, key events, and major players of the American Civil War
Module #2 The Industrialization of War How industrialization impacted warfare during the Civil War, including the development of new technologies and tactics
Module #3 The Confederate Strategy The strategic decisions and goals of the Confederate States of America, including the Anaconda Plan and the concept of defensive offense
Module #4 The Union Strategy The strategic decisions and goals of the United States, including the Anaconda Plan and the concept of hard war
Module #5 The War in the East:1861-1862 The early battles and campaigns in the Eastern Theater, including First Manassas and the Shenandoah Valley Campaign
Module #6 The War in the West:1861-1862 The early battles and campaigns in the Western Theater, including Fort Donelson and Shiloh
Module #7 The Peninsula Campaign The Union armys failed attempt to capture Richmond, and the subsequent Seven Days Battles
Module #8 The Second Manassas Campaign The Confederate victory at Second Manassas, and the Union armys retreat to the Washington D.C. area
Module #9 The Antietam Campaign The bloodiest single-day battle in American history, and its impact on the war
Module #10 The Fredericksburg and Chancellorsville Campaigns The Union armys defeats at Fredericksburg and Chancellorsville, and the impact on morale and strategy
Module #11 The Vicksburg Campaign The Union armys successful capture of Vicksburg, and the significance of controlling the Mississippi River
Module #12 The Gettysburg Campaign The largest battle of the war, and its impact on the outcome of the conflict
Module #13 The Chickamauga and Chattanooga Campaigns The battles in the Western Theater, and the significance of controlling the Tennessee-Kentucky border
Module #14 The Wilderness and Petersburg Campaigns The Union armys grueling campaign to capture Richmond, and the siege of Petersburg
Module #15 The Atlanta Campaign The Union armys campaign to capture Atlanta, and the significance of controlling the Deep South
Module #16 The Shenandoah Valley Campaign of 1864 The Union armys campaign to destroy the Confederacys breadbasket, and the significance of the Valley
Module #17 The Appomattox Campaign The final campaign of the war, and the surrender of Robert E. Lees Army of Northern Virginia
Module #18 Naval Warfare and the Blockade The role of the Union and Confederate navies, and the impact of the blockade on the Confederate economy
Module #19 Guerrilla Warfare and Unconventional Tactics The role of guerrilla warfare, sabotage, and unconventional tactics during the Civil War
Module #20 Logistics and Supply The challenges of supplying and equipping armies during the Civil War, and the impact on strategy
Module #21 Intelligence and Espionage The role of intelligence gathering and espionage during the Civil War, and its impact on military strategy
Module #22 Leadership and Command The role of leadership and command during the Civil War, and the impact of key generals and politicians
Module #23 The Home Front and Civilian Support The role of the home front and civilian support during the Civil War, and its impact on military strategy
Module #24 Course Wrap-Up & Conclusion Planning next steps in Military Strategy in the American Civil War career
