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Invention has been claimed to be the mother of necessity, but what about innovation? During the American Civil War innovation to technologies both new and old would forever change the face of warfare. While many have already pointed out the innovations made in firearms of the time, there were innovations made in other areas, mainly transportation, that perhaps had an even greater impact on the war. Join us as we look at the American Civil War through its waterways, railroads, and bright blue skies.